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LAS, Study Abroad Office (campus-wide) |
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Please check back in the Fall to see if this course will be offered in Summer 2014!
Global Studies 298
Spring/Summer LAS/SAO Course Abroad
Education and Development: A Case Study in Ecuador
Lumbisi, Ecuador
Course Description
See a presentation of the course here: Ecuador 2013 presentation.pdf!
- teaching young people and summer camp leadership: ESL, environmental sciences, sports, and arts
- development and the role of education
- NGOs and their impact
- developing Spanish skills and cultural immersion in Ecuador
- learning about global citizenship, service in a community, and ayni
To read a comprehensive course description and tentative syllabus from the Summer 2012 program, please view the following link: GLBL298-Ecuador-syllabus-Sp2013.pdf
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Program Eligibility
Application Requirements: UIUC undergrads Language of Instruction: English
* While there are no formal pre-requisites for this program, you should have at least some basic Spanish knowledge. Talk with Professor Hancin-Bhatt if you are uncertain that your skills will be sufficient, or if
you have no Spanish, to explore possibilities for working on this project. Students who bring discipline-specificknowledge in certain areas,
such as health and wellness or science education, may still be able to contribute significantly to the project and work with fellow students who serve as translators.
Academics
This course is worth 3 credits.
On campus meetings: Begin 2nd 8 weeks of the Spring 2013 semester. Date/place/time of meetings is TBA.
Program Dates: July 12 - August 10, 2013
*Program dates and fees are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations and the number of participants.
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Student Life
Housing: Participants will stay
Meals: Will be included with housing. Students may pay for some
meals on excursions.
Free time: Participants enjoy time with their host families, hanging out in the town's central square, catching up with friends at local internet cafes, or visiting nearby urban areas, including Quito, that have many of the free-time activities that Americans are used to. Travel during free time is usually by public bus. Group travels around Ecuador during the weekends to get to know diverse peoples and places that make up Ecuador.
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- Ecuador Country Info
- Ecuador News Sources
- Ecuador Travel Info
Application Information
First Steps Info Session
Watch the First Steps videos found on our website or attend a First Steps Info Session in person. These resources will get you thinking about important themes to consider before selecting a program including: academics, housing, duration, location, and cost. You will learn how to research a program, understand cost (with a segment on scholarships and financial aid too), and even how to apply! First Steps for the Spring 2013 semester will be held Monday through Thursday from 4-5pm in Lincoln Hall room 1027.
Application Process
Apply for this program through the Study Abroad Office. In order to determine if program expenses will be Financial Aid eligible, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 217-333-0100 as soon as possible. All participants are expected to adhere to the policies and procedures of the University of Illinois Study Abroad Office.
Click the "Create App" button on this web page to apply. Note that you will be charged a non-refundable $25 application fee by clicking "Create App."
You may apply to only one program per term. Please consider your program options carefully before beginning a new program application, as you will be charged a non-refundable $25 application fee each time you begin a new program application by clicking "Create App."
Application Components
Program applications vary. All SAO-sponsored, faculty-led course abroad applications include:
- An unofficial Illinois Transcript (not required for first semester Freshmen)
- Photocopy of Passport or receipt verifying application or renewal of passport
- Signature verification form (downloadable from your online application)
- 5 short-answer essay questions
- Online questionnaires and online signature documents
- Note: NO letters of recommendations are required for SAO-sponsored, faculty-led courses abroad
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by the deadlines established by the Study Abroad Office for timely review. The Study Abroad Office reviews program applications as a batch after the deadline has passed. The decision dates listed below indicate the earliest possible date that a student's application may be reviewed. Most decisions will be released two to three weeks after each deadline.
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Program Fees
If the Study Abroad Office nominates or accepts you to the study abroad program you have applied for, the Study Abroad Office will bill your Illinois student account a non-refundable $305 advance fee. This fee will be deducted from the final cost of your program fees; however, please note that this fee is not refundable should you decide to withdraw from the study abroad program.
PROGRAM FEE: $2,921
*Fees are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations and the number of participants.
Total cost is ESTIMATED and is BEFORE scholarships.
Program Fee Includes: round-trip airfare Chicago-Quito, housing, meals, program excursions, and international insurance
Program Fee Does NOT Include: Books (est. $75) and personal expenses (est. $300)
TOTAL including off-budget expenses and program fee: $3,396
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Scholarship Opportunities
All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences receive a scholarship ($500-$1,000) toward the program cost. The amount varies depending on the program destination. Scholarship amounts are announced when program fees for each program are announced. Non-LAS students should contact their college about scholarship opportunities. All participants should also apply for the Illinois for Illinois (I4I) Study Abroad Undergraduate Scholarship. For more information, click here.
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Withdrawal Policy
All withdrawals must be made by email to the Study Abroad Office. Online withdrawals without emails may result in extra charges. Withdrawal by 5:00 pm on March 1, 2013 loses only the $25 application fee. Withdrawal after having been accepted to the program loses the $305 advance payment. After committing to the program, the student is responsible for all costs incurred.
Change Policy
To change an application, an applicant must withdraw from the original application and start another one. Such withdrawals will lose the original $25 application fee. To avoid confusion and double charges, all changes should be accompanied by an email to the Study Abroad Office.
Cancellation Policy
If a student is denied, they lose only the $25 application fee. If the University of Illinois cancels a program, the student loses the application fee but will receive a full refund of the advance payment and any other billed expenses.
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Passport/Visa Information
You must have a valid passport to participate on this program. If you do not already have a passport, or if it needs to be renewed, you must begin that process now, even before program acceptance.
You may also be required to get a visa for your program. Please consult the host country’s consulate website or a visa agency to determine whether or not a visa is required to travel to your destination country or countries.
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Contact Information
For any questions you may have or for more detailed information on the program, please contact the faculty leader, Prof. Barbara Hancin-Bhatt (hancinbh@illinois.edu) or Adam Heinz (heinz2@illinois.edu) in the Study Abroad Office (SAO). The SAO is located at:
910 S. Fifth Street
124 International Studies Building
Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-6322
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:45pm. We are closed on holidays and when classes are not in session.
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