Minnesota Studies in International Development (MSID) in Ecuador
- MSID in Ecuador focuses on problems of development and social change through grassroots internships in poor communities.
- The program is divided into three phases: seven weeks of classroom work in Quito, the capital of Ecuador; six weeks in a field study placement with an agency or development project in Quito or in a rural community; and a week-long final seminar. Course topics include theories and topics of development, national and regional history, economics, and culture.
- Field study placement categories include public health, education, environmental protection, social services, women in development, agriculture, and small business, involving a minimum commitment of 30 hours a week. Courses are taught in Spanish, which is essential to communicating with local people.
- Housing is in homestays with local families.
- Eligibility: Spanish through the 200 level (4 semesters) or the equivalent. At least one course each in Global Development Studies and Latin American Studies highly recommended.
Learning Abroad Center University of Minnesota | 612-626-9000 | Fax: 612-626-8009 | umabroad@umn.edu
