Spanish immersion and service: Learning in Ecuador
June 23-July 9, 2012
Attend one of the best schools in Latin America and work in the volunteer program as you immerse yourself in language and culture while making a difference in the lives of many people. This 17-day program includes 30 hours of Spanish instruction, 45 hours of voluntary work, four excursions, two community parties, a farewell dinner, lodging with a local family, and round-trip air Chicago-Cuenca
Dates: June 23-July 9, 2012
Price: $2,870
Register: 608-262-3731 or kseymour@dcs.wisc.edu
Tour Guides: Antonio Noguera and Suzanna Waters Castillo
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About your guides:
You will be traveling with experts in Spanish language, history and culture. Both Dr. Suzanna Waters Castillo and Dr. Antonio Noguera have traveled extensively in many parts of the world.
Antonio Noguera is from Madrid, where he managed his own company for many years. He also spent two years in Morocco. In addition to his business experience and journalism training in Spain, he holds an MA and a PhD in Spanish literature, with a minor in Portuguese. He is a faculty associate at UW-Madison where he coordinates programs in Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese for the Division of Continuing Studies. He also teaches Spanish language and culture at UWMadison and at Edgewood College. He has many years of experience as a leader of groups, especially business and travel groups. Antonio’s motto for his trips “In educational travel, months of preparation prevent seconds of fear.”
Suzanna Waters Castillo, MSSW, PHD is a Faculty Associate for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Continuing Studies.
General Information
For tour information contact:
Antonio Noguera
anoguera@dcs.wisc.edu
608-262-5929
Register: 608-262-3731 or kseymour@dcs.wisc.edu
If you have a disability and desire accommodation, please advise us ahead of time. Requests are confidential. This program is offered by UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies.
Comments from previous travelers:
"We had such a wonderful experience that it might be called life-changing. It fulfilled what one wishes for in a vacation, an escape from the pressures and anxiety of everyday life. An opportunity to experience and learn new things." ~ Mary Tejeda
"I had a wonderful time on this trip. I liked the group and everything was so well-organized. It went very smoothly I also learned a lot about art and architecture. I also got to use my Spanish." ~ Taylor Koebert
"Was SO glad to have Sophia along. The hotel choices were good and the restaurants even better. Appreciated the “fixed price” of the trip. Other schools have been known to tack on tuition and fees after registration for the trip. Thank you for showing us your home!"
"Thanks Araceli and Antonio for a wonderful, magical trip. I learned so much – my appreciation of Picasso and especially the artists who influenced him. I hope you will consider another trip." ~ Mary Kidd
"The best trip I’ve ever had. I recommend
it to everyone!" ~ Matilda DeBoor