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ACCOMMODATION
HOST FAMILIES
At CEI our goals are to provide students with a deeper and more genuine linguistic, academic and intercultural experience than the average study abroad program while in a secure, comfortable setting. Nothing helps achieve these goals quite like the homestay program. All of our families are vetted, regularly supervised, and live in the area close to the university campus.
Host families provide private room, 3 meals a day, and light laundry. But much more than that, they provide an opportunity to improve your Spanish skills, learn about Ecuadorian culture, and have a home away from home. The homestay family experience is probably the most enriching element of our program, ensuring that many students leave with lifelong friends in this corner of the world.
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UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE
Our university housing offers a limited number of spaces to both international and local students (female only) next to our campus in Samborondon. Some single occupancy rooms are available, but most rooms are shared. All houses are full furnished and come equipped with cooking and laundry facilities. |
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| TESTIMONIAL |
Alberto Solis, Kenyon College/International Partnership for Service Learning
I liked my host family so much, I even decided to stay a bit longer to celebrate Christmas and New Years with them.
Chris Brown, Cornell University , USA
My homestay family was amazing and so caring. I learned a lot about Ecuadorian culture from being immersed in the everyday activities that took place in my neighborhood. My host mother cooked the best soups and made the best and healthiest juices I have ever had in my life. I am not lying when I say that when noon came around I was hoping the bus that I took to get home would drive a little quicker so that I could make it home just as the soup was being finished.
Dan Schuler, University of Lethbridge , Canada
The host family I had was amazing. They included me in all aspects of their life from day one, referring to me as their "Canadian Son" when introducing me to others! This allowed me to experience things in Ecuador that a regular tourist would never be able to. My Spanish improved immensely being able to use it at home after my classes were done for the day too. |
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