Catolica has an attractive campus and very active student life, including numerous social and recreational facilities as well as computer labs. The campus is served by public transportation. More than 5,500 students are enrolled in degree programs such as Architecture, Law, Business, Sociology, Education, Literature, Communications, Psychology, Economics and Engineering. The program combines intensive Spanish language instruction with the study of Ecuadorian history and culture. One course in Spanish language is also required, and is offered at all levels from beginning through advanced.
Internships are available for students in a variety of fields.
A GPA of 2.5, as well as official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose are required for admission to the program, which is open to students from freshman through graduate level standing. All students live with host families in Guayaquil, and two to three meals per day are provided. This arrangement facilitates the students' immersion into the Ecuadorian culture. In addition to several tours within Guayaquil, program staff organize frequent field trips to other areas of interest in Ecuador. Copyright 1999 St. Bonaventure University.