CEDEI
Cuenca, Ecuador

SUMMARY
This direct enrollment program is open to all majors.  The Centers for Interamerican Studies (CEDEI) is a not-for-profit institution of higher learning, dedicated to the study of American languages and cultures. CEDEI sponsors a variety of academic activities independently and in conjunction with universities in North and South America in order to foster understanding among the people of the Americas,

Courses are taught in English and Spanish. For more information please visit: www.international.cedei.org

CEDEI’s Semester in the Andes programs are unique in that they provide a unique study abroad experience in a Spanish-speaking country for students in a wide range of majors. Although the actual course offerings change from year-to-year, every program provides for 12-18 credits, granted from a US university, in diverse areas such as Environmental Education, Business & Marketing, English, Literature, Quechua, Internships and service learning, History, Journalism, and Spanish language.
For detailed information about courses available, visit:  www.international.cedei.org

ELIGIBILITY
Students must: (1) have sophomore standing; (2) have a 2.75 cumulative GPA at the time of application; (3) have a clean disciplinary record; and (4) be back on the UW-Whitewater campus for at least one final semester prior to graduation.

APPLICATIONS, DATES AND DEADLINES
The application process consists of two steps: an application to UW-W for approval to study abroad followed by an application to the host institution abroad.  Applications are available from the Center for Global Education or online.  Early admittance is not possible for this program.

Academic year abroad:  February-November. UW-W application deadline is October 15.
Fall semester abroad:  July-November.UW-W application deadline is March 15.
Spring semester abroad: February-June.  UW-W application deadline is October 15.

APPROXIMATE COST
Each term, CEDEI will bill their program fee to UW-W, who will then bill the student’s Whitewater student account.. The following is an approximate budget that can be used as a guide.  Personal spending habits and exchange rate fluctuations can affect estimated totals.  Current currency exchange rate information can be found at www.oanda.com

ACCOMMODATIONS
Host families are coordinated through CEDEI.

CISI INSURANCE
All students participating in any Wisconsin international education program are required by the State of Wisconsin to purchase international insurance from Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI).  CISI insurance costs $37 per 30-day period.  CISI insurance charges will be billed to the student’s UW-W online student account.

PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
Students will need a passport to study in Ecuador.  The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the end of your program.  The passport fee is approximately $100. Obtaining a passport can take two to three months.  Passport applications are available in the Office of International Education and Programs.

VISA REQUIREMENTS
Students studying for more than three months (90 days) in Ecuador are required to obtain a visa.

FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS
Qualified students may apply for a Wisconsin Study Abroad Grant (need-based) of up to $2,000.  Applications are available from the Center for Global Education. To discuss having your financial aid applied to study abroad, schedule an appointment with the Financial Aid Office at 262.472.1130.   All students are also encouraged to apply for college-specific scholarships. The Center for Global Education has additional information on grants and scholarships for study abroad.

For additional information, please contact the Center for Global Education.