IES Abroad: Galápagos Islands Direct Enrollment - GAIAS
- Hosted at: Universidad San Francisco de Quito / USFQ
- Location(s): Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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There’s a reason why many of the world’s most famous scientists have visited the Galápagos Islands—now it’s your turn to discover one of the world’s most beautiful and biologically diverse island locations. It’s here that you will get hands-on exp... read more
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I learned how to actually speak Spanish, I learned that there is no such thing as the human/nature divide, what a granadilla is, that there is a lot of value in physical discomfort, that I can actually tan given enough time, that I can learn to enjoy profound amounts of free time, that part of the reason that the Amazon is being... A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Study abroad is always worthwhile. I gained focus and perspective on my likes, dislikes, and have more confidence in my options for careers in the future. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Lots of Spanish improvement, cultural immersion, beautiful nature. So worthwhile! A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
A new perspective and a lot to think about. It was the most worthwhile experience I have ever had. I loved it so much! Ellie Mendelson - Brandeis University View Entire Review
This study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. All of the classes were not only educationally enriching, but required hands-on work in some of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. Living with a host family helped me learn Spanish and learn about Ecuadorian culture in a way you ever could in a classroom. Overall, I ... A student - University of Maine - Orono View Entire Review
I learned so much about myself, my field of study, and the world during this program and I would not trade this experience for anything. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I can't express in words how much I learned from my abroad experience, both academically and culturally. But, I would say that the most important thing I learned is to It was absolutely worthwhile! A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
During my semester abroad and even after my return, I learned that no matter what new environment I find myself in, I could build on and integrate my past life experiences to enrich my present endeavors, and guide any plan of action for the future. Although I was living within a very different culture where the people interacted... Maddy Quirke-Shattuck - Connecticut College View Entire Review
I learned so much about myself with becoming more independent, I learned different fieldwork techniques and was able to apply all the information i learned at my home university about marine science to a new ecosystem A student - University of Maine - Orono View Entire Review
I learned to live a simpler life and be more independent Celia Martin - Connecticut College View Entire Review
My experience increased my world view drastically. Living in a different country for an extended amount of time really immersed me in the culture and the way of life. My classes were also extremely interesting and informative. The experience was definitely worthwhile both for the fun experience as well as for my future career fi... Damani Eubanks - University of Rochester View Entire Review
I gained cultural-, environmental-, and self-awareness, all very important for a fulfilling life. I also learned about amazing animals, how to salsa dance, how to surf, and how to speak spanish. This experience was definitely worthwhile. Alexandra Y - University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh View Entire Review
independence, cultural experience, field experience. A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
I became more grounded! I learned how to live a simpler life in the Galapagos and I wouldn't give that up for anything! Emily M - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned about politics of conservation and human/wildlife conflict. Some classes were boring, and there were times when I felt like I wasn't learning anything, but I've definitely taken lessons with me. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Living in a community that is so different from my own was certainly worthwhile and gave me a new perspective on how issues I study, like conservation, should be addressed. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
New Spanish skills, lifelong friends, incomparable experiences, checks off my bucket list, and so much more. It was worth every penny. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained so much! I feel my time was incredibly worthwhile. I gained new friends and experiences along with practice scuba diving, knowledge from my courses, and spanish speaking skills. Alexandra A - Brandeis University View Entire Review
This was the best thing I could have chosen for myself. This abroad program exceeds anything I had thought about before and I wouldn't trade the experience for the world. A student - University of Maine - Orono View Entire Review
I gained an appreciation of language and latino culture! This program was the best choice I could have ever made. A student - University of South Carolina - Columbia View Entire Review
The Galapagos is one of the most unique places ever!!! Definitely visit!! Naomi Tsai - Colorado College View Entire Review
I gained a new language, new friends, new knowledge, experiences that were once in a lifetime, new skills, hobbies, and cultural knowledge. That question is silly at this point. HELL YEAH it was worthwhile! Xavier Nelson - Brandeis University View Entire Review
See previous question. Yes, of course. Katie Harvey - University of Rochester View Entire Review
I learned more spanish than I expected. Marcella M - Trinity University View Entire Review
The ability to communicate and understand another culture. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
About
There’s a reason why many of the world’s most famous scientists have visited the Galápagos Islands—now it’s your turn to discover one of the world’s most beautiful and biologically diverse island locations. It’s here that you will get hands-on experience studying topics such as Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Marine Ecology, and Sociology.
This direct enrollment program is organized through the Galápagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences (GAIAS), a remote campus of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) located on the island of San Cristóbal.
Before you head to the Galápagos, the program will begin with a month in Quito, where you participate in an orientation, a course at USFQ Cumbayá campus, and course-related excursions. The remaining months are spent on San Cristóbal in the Galápagos Islands. Additional course-related excursions allow you to spend time in other locations, based on your course enrollment.
This direct enrollment program is organized through the Galápagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences (GAIAS), a remote campus of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) located on the island of San Cristóbal.
Before you head to the Galápagos, the program will begin with a month in Quito, where you participate in an orientation, a course at USFQ Cumbayá campus, and course-related excursions. The remaining months are spent on San Cristóbal in the Galápagos Islands. Additional course-related excursions allow you to spend time in other locations, based on your course enrollment.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Ecology, Evolution Biology
- Marine Sciences
Minimum GPA:
2.8Website
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