Amazon & the Galapagos | Blyth Academy International Summers

Name: Amazon & the Galapagos | Blyth Academy International Summers
Brand: Blyth Academy
SKU: 212648
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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Location

Ecuador
- Quito
- Galapagos
- Amazon

Length

2 - 4 weeks

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Study Abroad

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Program Details

Timeframe

Summer

Housing

Hotel Lodge

Language

English

Age Min.

Age Max

Pricing

Starting Price

8495

Price Details

All fees are in CAD.

Includes group airfare arranged by Blyth Academy and an estimated $1000 in airline and departure taxes, local taxes and fees. Also includes tuition fees. Please visit blythsummers.ca/fees for an explanation of our departure taxes, fees, and surcharges, and when these fees will be invoiced.

What's Included

Accommodation Some Activities Airfare Airport Transfers Some Meals

What's Included (Extra)

Designated outings and activities
City orientation tours

What's Not Included

SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa

What's Not Included (Extra)

Galapagos National Park Entry Fee and Government Control Card

Last Updated: Dec 03, 2019

Last Reviewed: Jan 09, 2019

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About Program

Study abroad this summer in the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands with Blyth Academy International Summers!

The Galapagos archipelago, nearly 1,000 km (620 miles) off the coast of Ecuador, is a double UNESCO World Heritage Site, with both land and sea areas protected. The islands were the inspiration for Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution—and once you’re there, it’s easy to imagine why. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, swim in the Pacific, play beach sports, hike to panoramic viewpoints, and snorkel in stunning blue waters. Continue your wildlife adventure of a lifetime in the Amazon basin—believed by many to be home to the most diverse ecosystem in the world, with thousands of species of plants, animals, fish, and insects. Take a rejuvenating dip in the Papallacta hot springs before arriving at a jungle eco-lodge on the shores of the Napo River. Hike along jungle trails, study poolside and take in the views from your terrace while chattering troops of monkeys swing by.

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A seal sitting in the sand in the Galapagos

students walking along white beaches in the Galapagos

Students standing in front of amazing view of Otavalo

student riding horseback through Puembo countryside

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Program Highlights

Earn a Grade 11 or 12 Ontario Secondary School Credit.
Visit the Darwin Research Centre.
Get up close and personal with all sorts of Wildlife.
Sit back and relax in some hot springs.
Opt in to a variety of excursions to enrich your experience abroad.

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My trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity! I went to the Galapagos to study grade 11 biology. Darwin conducted his studies about natural selection throughout the islands, so it was very neat to see it first hand. There were many opportunities to explore the islands, which I loved because you were able to understand their culture and their living styles. My bio teacher was amazing, he was so knowledgeable and enhanced the course. He was extremely approachable, as he would answer any questions students had. On the trip, I made life long friends, that I still keep in touch with today. Everyone becomes a big family with an unbreakable bond, hence when it is time to head home, nobody wants to leave. The hotels were all quite nice with accommodating staff members. All the hotels had wifi, but it was not good enough to satisfy everyone, so I suggest downloading course work, anything you need for the trip on your laptop before you depart. If you do, then you don't have to rely on the internet to access your files. A tip I have for packing is; don't overpack, you may feel like you don't have enough clothes, but trust me you do. In addition, you are able to wash your clothes at the hotel with a cost, if you run out of clean clothes to wear. Honestly, pack enough undergarments to last you the duration of the whole trip, because it is the only items that will be needed every day. One of my favourite parts of the trip was being able to go out for lunch each day since I got to try various types of food. Furthermore, if you are given the opportunity to travel to the Amazon & Galapagos with Blyth then go. As I said before, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity and you will regret your decision later if you don't go.

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Alumni Interviews

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Why did you choose this program?

I chose this program because I love biology and what better place to study it than the Galapagos Islands. Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection and evolution originated there and evolution is covered in the grade 11 bio course. In addition I had previously travelled with Blyth and I was wanting to travel with them again. So when I heard that grade 11 biology can be studied in the Amazon and Galapagos, I jumped on the opportunity, as I understood that it would be a once and lifetime opportunity.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

My program provider managed the hotels, breakfast, dinner, included excursions, flights, itinerary, transportation and tour guides. So, the students and teachers didn't have much to organize. The teachers had to organize the lesson plans, classes and course materials, but they didn't have to worry about anything else besides their packing. Students only had to prepare for the course and trip (packing).

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

One piece of advice I would give is bring a travel journal with you. You will want to remember this trip for the rest of your life. So recording your daily experiences and most memorable moments will allow you to reflect on your amazing trip in 10 years or so. The experiences you will have may only happen once it your life, hence why would you want to forget them.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

An average day looks like; wake up around 7-8, eat breakfast around 8-9, class time for a couple hours, lunch time, fun activity/excursion, free time, dinner, signing out, bed time. Lunch was not included, so everyday my friends and I went to various restaurants to try the local food. It was very nice, because I love to experiences different cultures, whether it is through the eyes or the mouth.

During free time we could explore the city in groups of four, study or ask your teacher questions. Signing out means, going out with your friends in minimum groups of four after dinner to explore the area. I love this because I feel restricted to what I can do when I am in a large group, so this allowed me to see and do what my friends and I wanted.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear was getting sick, as in the Amazon there are many life threatening viruses. However, I kept telling myself that I am protected from by bug spray and all the required shots and medications. In addition, I found out that the areas infested by insects has drastically decreased. Overtime I stopped worrying about it as much to allow myself to enjoy my time there.

What was the most challenging part of the trip?

Traveling alone may seem scary or worrisome, but you are not alone on the trip. There are teachers, students and a program organizer there with you 24/7. If you ever need assistance, there are many people that can help you. In addition try and get to know everyone on the trip, because once you do, you will feel like one big family and that is one of the best feelings. The students on the trip may end up being your life long friends.

About Blyth Academy

Blyth Academy is the leading private school in Canada by enrolment, with fourteen campuses across Ontario. Additionally, we offer over 30 academic summer programs in more than 30 countries across the world where students can earn credits towards a high school diploma. Blyth Academy has four international academies: Qatar, Florence, Prato, and...