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Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is nestled in a long, narrow
valley between the lush base of Pichincha, an active volcano,
and the steep canyon of the river Machángara. Quito enjoys an
unmatched natural setting which is complimented by its classic
architecture and modern structures, producing South America's
most beautiful capital city.
Quito is the perfect place to begin
exploring Ecuador. Modern Quito is a city of two halves, Old and
New. You can see the historic sites of Quito’s old city and its
dozens of museums; visit its hundreds of shops, cafes, and
restaurants; and take advantage of the plethora of excursions,
hikes and climbs in the surrounding area. You can also enjoy the
hustle and bustle of city life in Quito’s new city. Although
Quito lies only 13 km south of the equator, Ecuador's capital
enjoys mild days and cool nights almost year-round. The climate
is divided into two seasons, wet and dry.
Quito Study Center
The SLU Quito program is held at the
Pontificia Universidad
Católica del Ecuador (PUCE), a Jesuit-run University located in
the heart of Quito, Capital of Ecuador. PUCE has over 15 Schools
in its main campus and approximately 10,000 students in its
Quito, Ambato, Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Esmeraldas,
Manabí and Ibarra campuses.
Pontificia
Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE) was founded in 1946, and
since then it is well-known for its high academic standards and
for its work with the community. PUCE has subscribed Student and
Teacher Exchange Agreements with a large number of universities
around the world.
Students
will take an intensive 4-week Spanish language course prior to
the beginning of the semester. At the end of the language
course, students will be given a placement exam. Based on this
exam, the students will be placed accordingly in their classes,
which could be in any subject offered at PUCE.
Courses Available
For the list of courses, which are
taught in Spanish,
please click
here.
You must click on the area you want, then select a "Carrera"
from your right column, and finally select "Plan de Estudios"
from your right column. Courses offered in the Primer Nivel,
Tercer Nivel, Quinto Nivel, and the remaining odd semestres, are
available in the Fall semester. Courses offered in the
Segundo Nivel, Cuarto Nivel, Sexto Nivel, and the remaining even
semestres, are available in the Spring semester.
For help with the courses, please contact the Study Abroad office.
Housing
Students
are housed in single rooms with Ecuadorian host families in
private residents. No double-rooms will be allowed in order to
maximize your cultural experience. Also, included in the fee are three meals per
day for seven days a week as well as laundry services. This is
an ideal setting for students who would like to improve
their Spanish language skills.
Program Fees
The total cost of the program fees, including tuition, room
and meals is $15,000 per semester for the 2008-2009 academic year.
All SLU financial aid and scholarships, with the exception
of those geared specifically towards housing, will go with the
student. In addition, a mandatory $250 international
insurance fee per semester will be added to the student's
account.
Academic Calendar (TBA)
Fall Semester: August 2007 - February, 2008
Spring Semester: February - July, 2008
Summer Program: N/A
Requirements
In order to obtain admission, which is not guaranteed, a student
must meet the following requirement(s):
- 2.8 GPA
- 2 years of college Spanish
(waived for native speakers)
- Not be in academic or
disciplinary probation
Application
To apply, please submit the
following documents: (Applications will not be reviewed until
all documents have been received)
-
Application
- One letter of
recommendation from a faculty
-
Advisor Form
-
Judicial Affairs Form
-
Official transcripts in a SEALED ENVELOPE from all
colleges/universities attended
- Eight (8) passport-sized
pictures
- A letter from your doctor,
in doctor's letterhead, stating that you have been found in
good physical and mental health to travel to Ecuador, and that
you have been found free from any contagious or infectious
diseases
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