Cal State Chico Ecuador Winter Break 2017


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Volunteer Activity Description

Start Date: Aug 5, 2016 11:03 AM
End Date: Jan 7, 2017 12:00 AM

TRAVEL.
Traveling with GSE involves everything from visiting a native bird sanctuary to hiking along Ecuador’s beautiful coastline. Students enjoy authentic Ecuadorian cuisine and collaborate on local projects with their international peers.

LEARN.
GSE uses hands-on service-learning projects and cultural exchanges to provide students with life changing learning opportunities. Students develop ecological literacy and participate in grassroots international relations while building crucial 21st century skills such as communication and collaboration.

IMPACT.
Each year during exchange programs, students plant 5,000 native trees in La Punta Gorda Preserve. Students also work along side their Ecuadorian peers at Fanny de Baird High School to further develop their school garden. The garden provides produce for the school community and offers an interactive education on local food systems and organic farming.

GROW.
Plants aren’t the only things that grow! International travel facilitates profound transformation for students. Students leave the trip with a better understanding of different cultures and people, inspiring them to become change makers and leaders in their own community.

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of $62,225.00

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Abbie Jones

Passionate about: Hello everyone! I attend Chico State right now as a freshman. I am majoring in Biology: Ecological, Evolutionary, and Organismal Sciences! I am so very excited to have this incredible opportunity to v... [Read More]

Michaela Marr

Passionate about: Hi everyone! I am a sophomore at Chico State, majoring in Physical and Environmental Geography. I am passionate about sailing, rowing, golfing, hiking, and of course nature:) This winter break I will ... [Read More]

Stephanie Wiles

Passionate about: My greatest passions are philanthropy and conservation of the world's wonders. Unless something is done, the rainforests of Ecuador will be depleted by 40% by the year 2050.

Victoria Sedar

Passionate about: Saving the planet and bunnies.
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