“I was extremely interested in being able to learn in a classroom and then be able to experience what we learned about in person. To be able to see what we are lectured about is truly the most effective way to learn. I also was very interested in visiting a Spanish speaking country. I thought the approach of HECUA was excellent.”
Thomas, College of St. Scholastica
“Through its emphasis on experiential learning, HECUA provided me with more than an academic experience--I learned just as much from discussions during field visits as I did living with my host family. Every component of this study abroad program--dancing in the Amazon, having dinner with my host family, treatment from an indigenous medicine doctor--came together to provide me with a full immersion into Ecuadorian culture and life.”
Tiffany, Wellesley College
“HECUA was one of the best decisions I made. I was initially unsure exactly of what to expect from the study in Ecuador, but after participating in the program, I believe that the curriculum and setting were very effective. I learned more in this short program than I have learned in many of my full-length classes. I took away lessons that have changed my entire worldview.”
Eric, College of St. Scholastica
“I loved the class! Most of our learning was experiential, which I found most effective considering the content of the course. The overall trip was great. I had one of the best months of my life.”
Julie, St. Olaf College
“HECUA is all about learning through experiencing and that was something that really impressed me about the program. We would have a reading about a certain topic, a lecture on that topic from a native person that knew a lot about the topic and how it related to Ecuador, and then we would go out on field visits to organizations that somehow connect to the reading we had done.”
Lindsay, St. Olaf College
