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EXPERIENCE ECUADOR - SPANISH & SERVICE LEARNING SUMMER PROGRAM

Deadline: November 7, 2014

www.international.nscc.ca

STUDENT APPLICATION PACKAGE

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Program SummaryThis short-term study abroad program, organized by the Universidad Especialidades Espiritu Santo (UEES), combines intensive Spanish language instruction, travel and intercultural learning with service placements in community-based organi-zations in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. The program includes Spanish courses, courses in service learning, cultural activities, field trips to local sites, a homestay with a local family and the service learning activity itself. For more information visit www.uees.edu.ec/cei/index.php Students may choose to participate in the program for two or four weeks within periods in May-June and June-July 2015 (dates to be confirmed by UEES).

Program Qualifications

This program is open to first year NSCC Business Administration students and first year students from all programs in the School of Health and Human Services. • Student must be in good academic standing• Student must have a valid passport (or able to get one)

NSCC International creates international learning opportunities for NSCC Students and Employees as part of NSCC’s UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. ENTREPRENEURSHIP and INNOVATION are a special focus for programs this academic year.

Program Dates: May/June/July 2015

About Guayaquil, Ecuador and UEESGuayaquil is the largest and most populous city in Ecuador. It is one of the main South American ports in the Pacific. The climate is hot for the first semester of the year and breeze cool for the rest of it. A proud city of the tropics where foreigners are well received, music rules and seafood is a must.In the last decade, the city has undergone positive change. The beautiful riverfront promenade “Malecon 2000”, green areas and modern shopping arcades all over the city attracts tourism from inside and outside the country.UESS is a non-profit private university located in Guayaquil, Ecuador. One distinctive program of UEES is the College of International Studies, home to the International Careers Program, the School of Translation and Interpretation, the School of Foreign Languages and Applied Linguistics, and the Centre for International Education. The ICP allows Ecuadorian students to study their entire career program in English without leaving Ecuador. It also allows foreign students to study their subjects in both English and Spanish, as well as to get involved with Ecuadorian culture. NSCC formed a part-nership with UEES in 2012 and received exchange students into the Tourism Manage-ment program at the Akerley Campus in the Fall of 2014.

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Program Components

• Classroom sessions facilitated by UEES faculty members focused on Spanish language and the overall topic of service learning;

• Service learning activities at a local community-based organization; • Cross-cultural activities will include visits to various historical and cultural sites, as well as exposure to local food and

dance.

Learning Outcomes• To develop and refine the skills needed to prepare for and participate in an international learning experience includ-

ing research, organization, risk management, teamwork, interpersonal communication and cultural competence and sensitivity.

• To learn about the benefits of service learning in an international context and how to apply the learning to enhance portfolio goals.

• To identify and reflect on the differences and similarities between Canada and Ecuador.• To strengthen academic and portfolio profiles through enhanced research, analytical thinking, planning, communica-

tion, innovation, entrepreneurship and applied learning.

STUDENT APPLICATION PACKAGE DEADLINE: November 7, 2014

Selection Criteria

• Must be a NSCC student with a valid passport (or able to get one).• Must be a first year student enrolled in the Business Administration Program

or any Program in the School of Health and Human Servces.• Applicants must be in good academic standing.

Application Requirements

• Student Application Form (last page completed and signed)

• Questions (Answered on a seperate sheet)

• Current Resume

Students should return their completed application to NSCC International on or before November 7, 2014. Following interviews with shortlisted candidates, students will be notified in the first half of November if they are accepted to participate in this pro-gram. Within two weeks of receiving approval, students are expected to submit a $500 deposit toward the program fees. The dates for the remaining payments will be identified after being selected for the program. Complete applications should be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. Paper applications will not be accepted. Applications can be scanned into a single document or sent as attachments.

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Project Timeline (subject to channge)

October 2014 Student Application (Call for Submission)November 2014 Student SelectionDecember 2014 Student Learning Contracts finalized and signedApril 2015 Pre-departure Orientation (facilitated by NSCC International)June/July, 2015 Experience Ecuador Summer ProgramAugust 2015 Completion of project debriefing and reporting

Pre-Departure• Students accepted into this program must particpate in all pre-departure sessions and activities.

• Students must follow the NSCC International travel policy (www.international.nscc.ca/Links/documents/internationaltravelpolicy-Students_.pdf)

Wait ListThose who are interviewed but not selected may be placed on a wait list until all desposits are received.


Program CostThe approximate costs associated with this program are outlined below. The exact costs will be confirmed by UEES and will de-pend on the US Dollar exchange rate. The following costs will be included in your Program Fee payable to Nova Scotia Community College.

ITEM COSTAirfare (estimated cos $1,200Program Fee (accommodations, meals during the program, program costs) $3,000Travel Health Insurance $100TOTAL (payable to Nova Scotia Community College) $4,300 CDN

Program Fee

Additional Individual Costs

(may vary depending on individual)

ITEM COSTPassport and Passport photo $100Immunizations and prescriptions $200

TOTAL $300 CDN

Participants are responsible for the costs of their passport & passport photos ($100), immunizations and prescriptions ($200), meals and any additional expenses not outlined in the Program Fee.

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WithdrawlStudents who withdraw from this program after they have confirmed their participation will forfeit their deposit.

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Student BursaryStudents will have the opportunity to apply for a $500 bursary from NSCC International (made possible through external funding) to participate in the program. Application details will be sent to those selected to participate in the program.

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For a Video on the UEES Experience Ecuador Program

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbZITHOrlkk


InternationalSTUDENT APPLICATION PACKAGE DEADLINE: November 7, 2014

Have QUESTIONS? Contact NSCC International [email protected]

Please return completd and signed application (which includes your personal information, the answers to the above questions on a separate page, your current CV and your signature to [email protected] on or before November 7, 2014.

NAME:ID #:CAMPUS:PROGRAM & YEAR:EMAIL:PHONE:ADDRESS:CITIZENSHIP:WOULD YOU LIKE TO IDENTIFY AS A STUDENT WITH A DISABILITY? YES? NO?DO YOU HAVE A VALID PASSPORT? YES? NO?

Personal Information

Questions

Please provide brief answers to the following questions on a separate sheet and return with your application:

1. Why would you like to participate in the 2015 Experience Ecuador Spanish & Service Learning Summer Program? 2. Briefly outline how you could contribute to the is program using your skills and life experiences.

3. How will your participation in this program support your personal and professional portfolio learning goals? 4. Please give an example of how you were able to effectively work in a team.

5. Please give an example of how you were able to appreciate diversity.

I have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions outlined in this form:

Name:

Signature:

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