- Ecuador
- Quito
- Amazon
About Program
Water quality is rapidly emerging as one the most pressing environmental concerns facing humanity in the 21st century, and the importance of clean fresh water supplies is emphasized in global initiatives on conservation, development, health, and economics. This 2-week summer service learning course in Ecuador highlights the interconnections between human use of water resources and health. The course caters to students in the Global Health certificate program, biological science, public health majors, or pre-med students who seek international experience in water quality issues. Students from any US university are welcome to apply, and the course is accredited through the University of Wisconsin! Students will study the influence of land management practices on water quality, participate in community-based water quality monitoring, and learn about the epidemiology of water-borne pathogens that impact human health in rural communities.
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Program Highlights
- Learn about water quality & community health
- Study water-related diseases
- Visit local health clinics in rural Ecuador
- Participate in service-based learning
- Explore Ecuador from the Andes to the Amazon