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Quito, Ecuador Program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Overview
During Winter 2010, the Division of Spanish and
Portuguese Studies will take a group of highly motivated 203-level students to the city of Quito, Ecuador to live with local
families and study local culture and Spanish for a quarter.
 Quito is the capital and second largest city (population 1.3 million inhabitants) of Ecuador. It is the nation's main transportation hub, with bus and airline routes that span the country and continent, and it is the home to the most extensively preserved colonial-era neighborhood in South America. Old Quito was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997 and recently underwent an extensive renovation which was completed in 2007. The city's location in the Andean highlands (elevation 9,300 feet) makes it a unique meeting ground for indigenous and European-influenced cultures. Though located in a tropical zone, the altitude helps keep Quito's climate temperate, and spring-like weather conditions are the year-round norm.
Dates
Dates of the program will coincide with Winter Quarter at the
UW: January 4 - March 19, 2010.
Courses
Classes will be held at the Andean Center for Latin American Studies (ACLAS), located in north central Quito.
While enrolled in this program, students will complete the following courses (all of which are required):
SPAN 203- Intermediate Spanish (5 credits)
SPAN 301- Grammar and Lexicon (5 credits)
SPAN 322- Intro to Hispanic Cultural Studies (5 credits)
SPAN 392- Service Learning (2 credits)
Excursions & Other Activities
Students will participate in group excursions and activities, including a tour of the city, a visit to the Ecuator, and a visit to the Indigenous (Indian) Market in Otavalo. Access will be provided to the computer labs at ACLAS.
Housing Information
Housing and board (three meals a day and laundry) for students will be arranged
with families in Quito. Houses are typically located in areas for
easy access to school and city amenities.
Insurance
Participants should provide proof of health/accident insurance coverage;
International Programs and Exchanges can provide information on the
cost of health insurance.
ELIGIBILITY, APPLICATION, & ORIENTATION
Eligibility Requirements
Completion of SPAN 202 or 210, or placement into SPAN 203 prior to Winter Quarter 2010.
Application Procedure
- Complete an Application Form.
- Write a 1-1.5 page essay in English (double-spaced) explaining why you want to participate in this program.
- Attach a copy of your transcripts (unofficial transcripts are
fine).
- Include one Letter of
Recommendation, preferably from a UW Spanish
instructor.
If necessary, letters of recommendation may be submitted via e-mail
to Lani Phillips at spanport@u.washington.edu.
Please drop off your application materials in the 100/200-level Spanish
Advising Office, C-106 Padelford Hall. Applications received by October 9, 2009 will be given priority. All applications must be received by October 26, 2009.
Orientations
Preliminary Orientation: One hour optional orientation sometime during the week of October 12-16 (exact date and time will be announced).
Mandatory Orientation: Two hour orientation sometime during the week of November 9-13 (exact date and time will be announced).
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Program Fees
The total cost of the program (including instructional costs, room
and three meals a day, guided visits in Quito, group excursions,
and Internet access) will be $4,400. This amount includes everything
EXCEPT airfare, personal spending money, health insurance, International Student ID
card, textbooks, and the $250 IP&E fee.
Payment Schedule
All fees will be charged to the student’s account and should
be paid at Student Fiscal Services on the following schedule:
| Type of Fee |
Date Due |
Amount |
| Non-Refundable Program Deposit* |
TBD |
$350 |
| IP&E Fee |
TBD |
$250 |
| Program Fee Payment (Balance
for Non-matriculated Students) |
TBD |
TBD |
| Program Fee Balance |
TBD |
TBD |
*You must sign a payment contract to complete your application
and to secure your place in the program. Students who want to request alternative payment arrangements should contact the
IP&E
Fiscal Office.
Nonpayment by the scheduled dates may constitute grounds for your
removal from the program.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Undergraduates who intend to study abroad are encouraged to apply for the
Fritz Undergraduate Scholarship for Study Abroad
and the Global
Opportunities Scholarship for Study Abroad.
Students seeking further information on financial aid and scholarships
for foreign study should visit the
IP&E Financial Aid webpage,
or request the Financial Aid outline from the IP&E Office. In
addition, students may reference the
UW Scholarship Office website
for more information on general and foreign study scholarships. Students
will maintain their eligibility to receive most forms of UW student
financial aid while participating in this program, provided that they
concurrently enroll.
Refund Schedule
TBD
Notice of withdrawal from the program must be made in writing
to the Division of Spanish and Portuguese AND to the International
Programs and Exchanges Office.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about the program can be answered by:
Phillip Markley
Padelford Hall, C-214
(206) 685-1999
phillipm@u.washington.edu
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See
also…
Study Abroad Overview
UW IP&E Office
Programs during the Academic Year:
Cádiz, Spain
Oaxaca, Mexico
León, Spain
Summer Programs:
León, Spain
Quito, Ecuador
Exploration Seminar in Mexico
Fiesta en Otavalo
Los Andes
Danzas Tradicionales
La Iglesia de San Francisco
Los Andes
El Panecillo
La Línea del Ecuador
Vista de Guápulo
Ruinas Indígenas
Un Colibrí
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