Winter Break 2018-19
Health, Human and Social Development in Rural and Urban Ecuador (SASS 375A/575)
3 credits
Health, Human and Social Development in Ecuador—What does the rainforest have to do with it? Journey through Quito, the Amazon Basin and the rural highlands of Ecuador while investigating the impact of social, political and economic development on community and human development in Ecuador.
Gain insight into the lives of Ecuadorians through two homestay experiences with an urban Quito family and an indigenous Quichua family.
Examine the following themes through a social work perspective:
- Healthcare, Ecological Health and Traditional Medicine
- Natural Environment and Biodiversity
- Ecological and Cultural Tourism
- Cultural Diversity
This trip taught me how much my daily life really affects the world around me. As a consumer, many of the products that I buy directly influence what’s happening in parts of the world like Ecuador. I [became] more aware of my civic and moral responsibilities.
—Hira Qureshi, religious studies and chemistry undergraduate student, Ecuador 2018
In-Country Dates
December 27, 2018 to January 10, 2019
Pre & Post-Trip Saturday Seminars
- November 3, 2018
- December 1, 2018
- January 26, 2019
Program Fee
$3,995, includes international airfare from Cleveland, accommodations, in-country transportation, most meals, agency visits, guest lectures, excursions and medical insurance abroad.
Six meals, zip lining, tips, personal spending money, vaccinations, visa fees and passport fees (if applicable) are not included in the program fee. Program fees are separate from tuition charges.