Graduates are eligible for New York state licensure and national certification as acupuncturists. The neighborhood s Romanesque facades have been restored, preserving the beauty of the buildings, the last of the preskyscraper era. By combining formal study with service to the local community, students find their learning takes on greater depth and meaning. Other courses include Spanish, Anthropology, and Political Science. Students based either at the Universidad Espiritu Santo in the coastal city of Guayaquil or at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito in the mountains.
Housing is with host families.
Service-learning students learn about the society from an insider's point of view and through the service are able to connect to the community at a much deeper level than a traditional exchange student or tourist. In addition to excellent courses, there are many opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, climbing, mountain biking, etc. Our most popular courses are in Alaska Wilderness Studies, Anthropology and English as a Second Language. Alaska located between the beautiful Cook Inlet and the rugged Chugach Mountains. UAA is located centrally in Anchorage with bus service readily available.