Women's Lives and Experiences in Nicaragua Winterim 2018 Faculty-Led Immersion Programs Culture and Geography in Ecuador Women's Lives and Experiences in Nicaragua Culture and Geography in Ecuador

USA Nicaragua (Central America) Ecuador (South America)

Presentation Outline Faculty Leaders Program Themes FAQ About Study Abroad The Programs How to Apply Contact Information Questions

I. Faculty Leaders Nicaragua Ecuador Bibiana Fuentes Theresa Kemp Professor of Spanish Born and raised in Colombia Teaches courses in Spanish, Latin American Civilization, and Latin American Literature Shanti Freitas International Immersion Coordinator Lived an worked in Ecuador for several years Married to a Kichwa person (an Ecuadorian indigenous tribe) who we will visit and learn from on the program Theresa Kemp Professor of English Women’s Studies Program Affiliate Teaches courses in Critical Studies in Literatures, Cultures & Film and in Women’s Studies Analisa DeGrave Professor of Spanish Member of Latin American Studies Program Teaches courses in Spanish, Latin American Studies and Women’s Studies

II. Program Themes Nicaragua Ecuador Learn first-hand about the diverse geographies and cultures of Ecuador Explore two geographical landscapes (Andes Mountains and Amazon Jungle Basin) How do global forces impact the local environment? Issues of deforestation, oil exploitation, and globalization Learn about cultural diversity while recognizing a history of inequality and marginalization of certain ethnic groups Understand the interrelationship between geography and culture To give you a vision of the social struggle for women’s rights in the context of a developing country; To help you become a more engaged citizen in the world community, a citizen concerned with: Human rights Social justice Inequality To improve your Spanish skills

III. FAQ About Study Abroad Nicaragua Ecuador Q1: Do I have to speak a foreign language? The course is offered in English about women in Nicaragua. We recommend that students take at least one college-level Spanish language course prior to the program. Students that have never taken Spanish, should enroll in Spanish 101 for summer or fall of 2017. Students may also take 12 hours of Spanish classes during the program in Nicaragua if they cannot take Spanish 101. Spanish is not necessary as the course is offered in English, but certainly welcome and encouraged!

III. FAQ (continued) Nicaragua Ecuador Q2: Will I graduate on time? Nicaragua and Ecuador are both winterim programs so they won’t set you back. Q3: Does it cost too much money? Due to Blugold Commitment funding, these programs are among the most affordable faculty-led programs on campus Students that receive financial aid should go to Blugold Central to discuss how it can apply to the program. Foundation scholarships, grants, and financial aid are available: check the CIE website for all the details!

IV. The Programs (3 weeks) Nicaragua Ecuador ~2 weeks in Matagalpa The “Pearl of the North” Population: ~150,000 Valley within rolling green hills (Coffee growing region) Classes at Colibrí Spanish School Homestays Independent travel weekend! 1-2 days in El Chile: Weaving cooperative 2-3 days in Mulukuku: Rural women’s cooperative 2-3 days in Managua 3-4 days in Quito (capital city) Visit historical district, Equator Line Travel to Tena in the Amazon Basin Explore geography along the way 12-14 days in and around Tena 4 day homestay component 3 day service learning project Visits to NGOs, entrepreneurship projects, local farms Independent travel weekend! 3-4 days in Otavalo Compare / contrast geography / culture in small market town

IV. The Programs: Eligibility and Requirements Nicaragua Ecuador 2.3 cumulative GPA and good academic standing No Spanish required, but having some Spanish is encouraged Fall prerequisite course: GEOG 321 Geography of Latin America (GE-III and FC) Additional orientation and meetings specifically about Ecuador during fall semester Winterim course: LAS 390 (GE-III and FC) Students should take at least one college-level Spanish language course prior to the program. Students that have never taken Spanish, should enroll in Spanish 101 for summer or fall of 2017. Students may also take 12 hours of Spanish classes during the program in Nicaragua if they cannot take Spanish 101.

Nicaragua Optional Activities Students may opt to take up to 12 hours of private Spanish classes at the Colibrí Spanish school Cost: $10 per hour The Colibrí school can also help students coordinate volunteer work with organizations in Matagalpa Cost: $80

IV. The Programs: Costs Nicaragua Ecuador Program Cost: $2,230 Includes: 3 credits of Winterim tuition, all housing, transportation, activities, application fee, and nearly all meals Additional Costs Airfare: estimated $500-$800 Passport / visa fees: $145 (including $10 arrival fee in Nicaragua when you arrive) Airport exit tax: $32 A few meals and personal expenses: $50-100 Program Cost: $1,130 Includes: 3 credits of Winterim tuition, all housing, transportation, activities, application fee, and some meals Additional Costs Airfare: estimated $500-800 Passport Fees (if you don’t already have one): $135 Some meals and personal expenses: $300 *costs may change due to participant numbers, tuition fees, or exchange rates

V. How to Apply http://www.uwec.edu/cie/ Application Deadline: Rolling deadline until May 1 or earlier if program fills Ecuador is nearly full already! Online Application Reference Transcript $30 application fee

VI. Contact Information Nicaragua Ecuador Professor Theresa Kemp (English) tkemp@uwec.edu Professor Analisa DeGrave (Languages) degravae@uwec.edu Shanti Freitas (Immersion coordinator) freitasb@uwec.edu Professor Bibiana Fuentes (Languages) fuentelb@uwec.edu Shanti Freitas (Immersion coordinator) freitasb@uwec.edu

Nicaragua Coffee Homestays Matagalpa Host families Colibrí Spanish School

Ecuador The Equator The Kichwa tradition of drinking guayusa tea at sunrise

…and what about the independent travel weekend? Poneloya, Nicaragua Baños, Ecuador

VII: Questions? For more information: Link for: Nicaragua Program Brochure and Application Link for: Ecuador Program Brochure and Application Center for Intercultural Immersions Office Schofield 3 Website: http://www.uwec.edu/cie Email: studyabroad@uwec.edu

Wherever you go, whatever you do, you will learn and grow in ways you could never anticipate!