IES Abroad (Institute for the Int'l Education of Students)
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IES Abroad: January Term in Riobamba, Ecuador
 
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  Ecuador
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    • Riobamba
Term: Trimester, Winter 
Dates: January Term
Description
Since 1950, IES Abroad has been building quality study abroad programs and introducing U.S. students to new places, studies, and ways of thinking. A non-profit educational organization, IES Abroad offers high academic standards and extensive financial aid in almost 80 programs throughout the world.

Titled "Politics and Ethnicity in the Andes," the IES Abroad January Term Program in Riobamba allows students to look at the timely topic of Andean indigenous politics, spending time in Quito and in Cuenca, and will be based in the colorful highland city of Riobamba (120 miles from Quito). Riobamba is the capital of Chimborazo, and has a large number of indigenous people living in traditional kinship communities.

Highlights

* A two-day orientation takes place in Quito, where students learn about indigenous culture, get to know their peers, and tour the city's historic sites.
* Students take a unique course focusing on politics and ethnicity in the Andes
* Homestays allow students to immerse themselves in local culture.
* Field trips bring students to destinations such as Cunca, Chimborazo, and Oriente
Subject Areas
Political Science/Politics and Sociology
Cost Includes
In general, the IES Abroad program fee typically includes: - Tuition - Orientation - Housing - Medical insurance, including emergency medical evacuation insurance coverage and a 24-hour traveler's assistance help-line - Personal IES Abroad Advisor available for predeparture support - IES Abroad Get SET! predeparture guide and the IES Abroad Family Guide
Experience Required
no
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangement
Home-stays
Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
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