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Understand the effects of tourism on the environment and ecosystems by participating in conservation efforts and learning about sustainability from local leaders in Belize.

Learn about the intersection between human health and the environment by studying the history of health and culture of Ecuador.

Study the Spanish language while you explore Ecuador, a country known for its remarkable geographic and biological diversity.

Linked Internships: UofMN to Buenos Aires is a 4-credit internship opportunity that combines a virtual internship during the spring semester with an on-site experience in Buenos Aires with that same internship placement in May.

Study economically viable business activities driven by a strong social mission, while focusing on economic and social activities of surrounding Ecuadorian communities. Improve your Spanish language skills with a 6-week internship or research placement in the capital and economic epicenter of Ecuador, Quito.

Study the unique and complex blend of traditional Andean health practices with newer Western medicine healthcare ideologies and policies in Ecuador. Practice your Spanish language skills through a 6-week internship or research placement that will give you hands-on experience in the Ecuadorian healthcare industry. 

Learn about human rights issues, development models, and globalization in the culturally rich country of Ecuador. With an extensive indigenous history and an array of diverse peoples, Ecuador serves as the ideal location to improve your Spanish language skills and participate in a 6-week internship or research project.

Study international development in Ecuador—a country with a blend of indigenous and Spanish colonial influences—while improving your Spanish language skills. The program includes a 6-week internship or research project with a grassroots organization focused on entrepreneurship, health, human rights, or sustainability.

Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Explore sustainable development and indigenous practices when you participate in a 6-week internship or research project focused on sustainability, while also immersing yourself in the Spanish language and Ecuadorian culture.

Explore the vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere of Buenos Aires, a city of 15.5 million porteños. Focus on intensive Spanish, business, global studies, psychology, or more to expand your Argentine knowledge beyond tango and fútbol.