experience ecuador
Application Deadline
December 6, 2013 ($150 due at application)
College of Business Global Experiential Learning
Program Payment Schedule
Experience
Ecuador
(does not include Tuition & Fees*)
December 6, 2013 CIE Administrative Fee ....... $150 (with application)
January 14, 2014 First installment .............. $1,000 (non-refundable)
February 7, 2014 Second installment ........... $1,000 (non-refundable)
March 30, 2014 Third installment ............... $1,300
*estimated $781, based on 3 credit in-state tuition and fees from summer 2013. Summer 2014 costs
not available at time of printing.
Passport
(no VISA required)
Passport in-hand by January 14, 2014 (MUST). If you do not
have a passport, apply right away as it may take up to eight weeks
to process your passport application. A copy of your passport will
then be submitted to CIE.
Instructors/Faculty Leaders:
Dr. Carol J. Gaumer Dept of Management Dept of Marketing & Finance
Guild 233
Framptom 320
T: 301.687.4372
T: 301.687.4052
[email protected]@frostburg.edu
Dr. Jeffrey L. McClellan • Quito
• Otavalo
• Baños
• Cuenca
• Inga Pirca Ruins
• Guayaquil
Academic Calendar Deadlines
All program participants must enroll in at least 3 credit hours.
May 1, 2014 ............................. course registration by instructor(s)
If you will graduate in summer or fall 2014, you may qualify for
financial aid for summer credits. Contact Angie Hovatter, Director of
Financial Aid, at 301.687.4301 for an individual case review.
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Scholarships are available for this study abroad program. Please
contact CIE (located in Fuller House on campus) for detailed procedures. Deadline for application is March 15, 2014.
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Scholarships
For more information, contact:
The Center for International Education
Frostburg State University
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FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services and activities accessible to persons with
disabilities. To request accommodation through the ADA Compliance Office, call 301.687.4102 or
use a Voice Relay Operator at 1.800.735.2258. Frostburg State University is a smoke-free campus.
Study Abroad Summer 2014
ALL MAJORS WELCOME
experience ecuador
Cultural Immersion
You will earn college credits while in a land rich in culture,
history and ornate architecture. Ecuador straddles the Earth’s
equator and boasts a landscape ranging from lush, tropical
rainforests to glaciated volcanoes and the whitewater falls
of the great Amazon tributaries. You’ll meet warm-hearted
people, taste delicious food and bask in its abundant beauty.
cultural immersion
Quito
The capital city of Ecuador, founded in the 16th century, sits on the ruins
of an Inca city. It is 9,000 feet above sea level. Quito has the best-preserved and least altered historic center in Latin America. Quito’s unique
architecture is a mix of Spanish, Italian, Moorish and Flemish influence.
The city occupies a small basin in the great central plateau formed by the
volcano, Pichincha.
Otavalo
Program Features:
• Visit Ecuador’s capital, Quito
• Visit with business leaders
• Tour the Baños Mineral Springs and the Otavalo artisan marketplace
• Visit Universidad del Azuay and its students
• Tour the Inga Pirca Ruins and Cajas National Park
• Engage in service in a local village
• Shop in traditional village markets
Otavalo is a city known for its local artisans, who specialize in weaving
textiles and making local handicrafts. The city boasts a famous "Saturday
Market" that has made Otavalo's local artisans a popular stop with visitors to Ecuador.
Baños
Baños or Gateway to the Amazon has cascading waterfalls right below a
mountain where natural warm mineral water flows into the valley. The
people of this quiet little town created mineral spring parks where one
can go and bathe in the warm mineral pools.
Cuenca
Cuenca, the arts-rich historic center, is located in the sierra or highlands
of the Andes, in the southern region of Ecuador. It is 7,500 feet above
sea level. Cuenca is designated a World Heritage Trust site because of its
many historic buildings. While there, we'll visit the Inga Pirca Ruins and
Cajas National Park.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is a sea port and commercial center of Ecuador with more than
half the country’s companies based here. It is Ecuador’s largest city. The
city boasts the Malecón, a riverfront boardwalk.
Academic Choices
You may enroll in only one 3-credit course (3 credit hours).
IDIS 150 Leadership for Success
3 credits; anyone
or
IDIS 350 Leadership in Latin America
3 credits (GEP, Group F); anyone (pending course approval)
or
MGMT 490 (U/G)/MGMT 699 (MBA) or LEAD 499 Special Topics in Leadership in Latin America
3 credits; these can be used as an elective for business
administration majors with a concentration in general
management, global business, human resource management,
marketing or small business/entrepreneurship or leadership
minor students.
Program Details
• 5/27 – 6/3 Online coursework (prior to trip)
• 6/4 – 6/14 Travel to Ecuador
• 6/15 – 7/3
Online coursework (post-trip)
Great Value
Travel Cost (all inclusive*) $ 3,300 (broken into 3 pymts)
CIE Administrative Fee $ 150 (pay when apply)
International Student Identity Card $
Estimated Tuition & Fees ** $ 781 (in addition to trip cost)
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* Travel Cost includes:
• Round Trip U.S.-Ecuador Airfare
• Transportation/Transfers in Ecuador
• Hotel Accommodations
• Daily Meals (3 meals/day)
• Tours, Admission to Attractions and Sites
** estimated, based on 3-credit in-state tuition and fees from summer 2013. Summer 2014 costs
not available at time of printing.