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Why Summer is a Great Time to Study Abroad in Ecuador

AIFS Abroad

Many sleep on Ecuador as a summer destination, but they forget that it’s home to history’s most famous study abroad experience — Charles Darwin’s trip to the Galápagos Islands , where he famously was inspired to form his theory of evolution. Did we mention there is little variation in daylight hours over the year?

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4 Places to Study Abroad if You Like Wildlife

AIFS Abroad

You can better understand the local ecosystem in the Galápagos by taking an environmental science course. The program includes an excursion to Santa Cruz Island where you’ll get to visit the Charles Darwin Research Center. Course options span a wide range of subjects, including ecotourism and environmental sciences.

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Summer Study Abroad: Environmental Science in the Galápagos Islands 

AIFS Abroad

Get inspired by the same locations that influenced Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution and natural selection. When it comes to finding the right study abroad location to explore environmental science and biodiversity, it’s hard to choose a better destination than the Galápagos Islands. And it’s not just for science majors!

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Now Available: January Term 2025 Study Abroad Programs! 

AIFS Abroad

Our Environmental Studies study abroad program in the Galápagos during January Term 2025 will immerse you in the island’s diverse ecology which inspired Darwin with the hope that you will one day inspire a more sustainable world. AIFS Abroad students can take a variety of courses here during January Term in the Humanities and Social Sciences.

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10 Spanish-Speaking Study Abroad Destinations

AIFS Abroad

While Charles Darwin traveled to the archipelago to form his theory of evolution, AIFS Abroad’s study abroad program is focused on environmental science and ecology. Galápagos Islands, Ecuador Ah, the Galápagos — home of history’s most famous study abroad experience.

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35 Cities You Need to Explore in 2024

AIFS Abroad

There’s Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and the Prague astronomical clock. Galápagos Islands, Ecuador You might be familiar with the Galápagos Islands from one of the most famous study abroad trips of all time — the one embarked upon by Charles Darwin. Learn More: Explore Prague 12. 2024 could be your Wildlife Era!

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Plant specimens collected by Charles Darwin to be unveiled to the public

The Guardian Higher Education

Specimens collected on Voyage of the Beagle have been in Cambridge University archive for nearly 200 years Plant specimens collected by Charles Darwin on the Voyage of the Beagle have been found in an archive in Cambridge University.