Core 275:
“This is a beautiful country! I can’t wait for more people to
ECUADOR
experience it. The people are so kind, god-fearing and
hospitable. Just awesome!”
Jazmine Dalpiaz
JANUARY 2017
Dr. Brent Cline &
Dr. Matthew Hill
From the second highest capital in the world
to Amazonian jungles to the world-renowned
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador is a South
American jewel of cultural, topographical
and ecological diversity.
Learning-intensive activities
may include:
ECONOMICS Visit large fruit plantations and
microenterprises and see how each contributes
to local economies. Experience large indigenous
markets and study the impact of artisan products
on the tourism industry.
EDUCATION Visit private and public schools
as well as bilingual schools that teach in both
Spanish and the indigenous Quecha language.
FAMILY You will learn firsthand the cultural
importance of family and food as you stay in host
homes in the modern capital city of Quito, as
well as with indigenous families whose roots are
traced back to the great Inca civilization.
GOVERNMENT Learn about developing
political influences and structures as we visit
the national parliament and talk with political
leaders from traditional and tribal parties.
RELIGION Serving as the backdrop for the
critically acclaimed movie End of the Spear,
Ecuador has a very unique place in the history
of bringing Christianity to unreached peoples
of the world. Learn about and work alongside
ministry organizations that continue to spread
the gospel in this country. Discover the historic
role of the Catholic Church in Ecuador as well as
the influences of tribal culture on the practice of
religion and faith in daily lives.
“Best trip I have gone on in my whole life. Love ecuador and
learned about so much of its culture.”
Tyler Babinec
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS MAY INCLUDE:
• Stay on the amazing Galapagos Islands, which
boast the most unique variety of plants and
animals on the planet.
• Live in an indigenous village and experience
a people whose customs have remained
unchanged for thousands of years.
• Take a boat ride across a volcanically formed
lake with waters over 1,000 feet deep.
• Zipline above lush jungle landscapes.
• Explore caves, rivers and breathtaking waterfalls.
DEPARTURE DATES January 2017
experiences may begin sometime during the last
week of December 2016 and last 19–23 days.
Students should not make irreversible plans until
their departure date is confirmed by the CCS
office in early Fall 2016.
This experience, like all CCS experiences, is subject to
political and safety realities at the time of departure.
CCS options can be physically and emotionally intense
and stretching. Before enrolling, all participants should
consult the disclosures on physical hardships of CCS at
arbor.edu/crosscultural.
Passport and immunizations required (both at
additional cost).
*CCS program costs do not include: tuition, passport,
immunizations, or the $150 study abroad fee. The study
abroad fee provides the basic international ID, insurance,
travel photos and support services.
**For information on eligibility for CCS benefit, see page 56 or visit
arbor.edu/crosscultural.