The programs described on this page are samples. We can develop a new custom program on any subject, anywhere in the Western Hemisphere or Europe, including locations in the United States for “study away” programs. We specialize in community-based and culturally-immersive experiences.
Ecuador: Diversity and Health
Ecuador: Diversity and Health
Discover the intricacies of Ecuadorian healthcare and holistic wellness. Immerse in local culture, meet healers, and explore health factors on this enlightening journey.
Program Highlights
Meet with local doctors and traditional healers
Meet with peers studying health and medicine in Ecuador
Stand with one foot in each hemisphere
This program explores the diversity of factors that affect Ecuadorians’ health and access to health services. Through visits to health facilities and traditional medicine centers, and conversations with health professionals and local healers, students will be able to compare health factors, perceptions and experiences in Ecuador with those in the US.
Itinerary
Day 1
Late arrival into Quito, rest and acclimatize
Day 2
Orientation on culture and safety, walking tour of Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Day 3
Lecture from local faculty on healthcare and health policy in Ecuador, tour the University of the Americas (UDLA), lunch with local students, visit a small private health clinic
Day 4
Visit public health center and a small mental health clinic, learn about psychiatric care
Day 5
Travel to Otavalo, visit famous artisan markets, meet with a traditional medicine man at an ‘intercultural’ clinic
Day 6
Meet with Afro-Ecuadorian women’s community tourism association, hike and traditional lunch, workshop on medicinal plants and their use
Day 7
Hike at a beautiful lake, return to Quito
Day 8
Visit the equator monument, relax in mountain hot springs, farewell dinner
