AIFS Gap Year Programs: Galápagos Islands, Ecuador (Summer)

Spend the summer in the stunning and pristine Galápagos Islands with AIFS! You’ll earn 3 credits taking “Ecosystems and Biodiversity in the Galápagos” through the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFG). Courses are taught in English.

Live in a homestay with a local family, where daily breakfast and dinner will be provided. Hotel accommodation is provided for the Quito and Island-hopping section of the program.

You’ll enjoy cultural activities including:

·     Guided tours and museum visits in Quito

·     Trip to Frigate Bird Hill

·     Visit to El Junco Lake

·     Visit to La Galapaguera – home to the famous giant tortoises

·     Trip to La Lobería Beach to see sea lions

·     Visit to Kicker Rock

·     2-day excursion to Santa Cruz Island.

Program Highlights:

·      3 week environmental science summer program in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

·      Open to high school graduates, college freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors

·      Trip to Santa Cruz Island and many day trips included

·      Earn 3 credits from the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFG)

·      Over 50% of our study abroad participants receive financial support from AIFS in the form of scholarships or grants.

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