Veterinary Technician (VTE) students at Seneca have the opportunity to travel to Ecuador to fulfill components of their VPL300 or VPL400 field placement requirements. Students will spend two weeks visiting animal rescue centres, learning about domestic and exotic species in the local context and attending guest lectures with faculty members from our partner institution Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo.
Location: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Language of Instruction: English
Program Type: Faculty-led Program Abroad
Terms: Summer
Eligibility Requirements: Completed 1 semester at Seneca during time of application.
Eligible Seneca Program(s)
Students in the below programs are eligible to participate in this Faculty-led Program Abroad:
Veterinary Technician (VTE)
IMPORTANT NOTE: All participating students must attend mandatory pre AND post opportunity classes at King campus.
Costs & Funding
Approx. cost: TBD
ALL participating students are eligible to receive up to $3000 in funding.
Includes: round trip airfare, accommodation, local travel, entry fees & site visits, guides & translators, most meals.
Does not include: Any tuition fees (applicable to those who may be taking summer semester courses), vaccinations, personal spending money.
Partner Information
Visit the Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo website. for more information on the host institution.
Housing Information
Arranged by Seneca. This will be double occupancy.
Application Deadline
Nov 13 at 11:59PM (EST)
Dates of FLPA program
May 13 - May 29, 2023 (tentative)
Pre-Departure Orientation
2-months before departure (likely Study Week)
Return Debrief
1-month after return
Traveling students must adhere to all jurisdictional guidelines and/or regulations of their host country and host institution.
While we make every effort to prepare students for a successful trip overseas, circumstances may arise that are beyond our control including the evolving COVID-19 global pandemic.
Students who participate on a global opportunity must accept as a condition of participation the possibility that the program may be cancelled or terminated early due to concerns over the safety and security of students. If cancellation or termination occurs, participants may encounter additional and unexpected financial and academic implications. Seneca will work to mitigate negative implications to the best of its ability.
International students at Seneca are required to meet with an immigration specialist to ensure their program of study and/or study permit will not be negatively impacted by travelling abroad. This must take place as soon as possible in the application process. Immigration specialists can be reached at theservicehub@senecacollege.ca
All students traveling to Ecuador are advised, not required, to have the yellow fever vaccination.
All students who do not hold a valid Canadian passport are advised to consult the Ecuadorian Embassy in Toronto to confirm their visa requirements by contacting embassy@embassyecuador.ca or by calling 613.563.8206.
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