The "Environmental Justice in Indigenous Ecuador" program offers financial aid eligibility, but the program fees, including tuition and accommodation costs, are subject to change and do not cover airfare or personal expenses.

The study abroad program includes pre-departure and on-site orientations, requires students to arrange their own travel, provides visa guidance (none required for U.S. citizens), and offers insurance and additional resources for international and LGBTQIA+ travelers.

Environmental Justice in Indigenous EcuadorStefano Varese Native American Studies

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Professor Emeritus Stefano Varese is a cultural anthropologist with experience in the Amazon region, the Andes, Central America and Mexico.

This traveling study abroad program involves frequent moves between shared accommodations like hostels and tents, with most meals provided, while engaging in diverse excursions and activities across Ecuador, including visits to indigenous communities and natural attractions.

Environmental Justice in Indigenous Ecuador

• Syllabus
• Class Format
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• Prerequisites

On this Summer Abroad program, you can: 

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with indigenous groups and see parts of Ecuador not available to traditional tourists.

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