CGS 135 PZ -Virtual Internship: Ecaudor

Institution: Pitzer

Description: Virtual Internship: Ecuador. This seminar consists of a semester-long distance learning course and virtual internship in which students engage with real-world challenges in an Ecuadorian context. Students work with local organizations in the field of indigenous education, women’s rights, rights of the LGTB population, etc. Early on in the semester, students attend regular classes in which they study topics associated with their internship sites, as well as learning the ethics and practice of respectfully engaging local communities. Once fully engaged in their internship, students work roughly seven to ten hours per week on their specific project(s) for their organization in addition to attending occasional classes as appropriate. For a list of specific internship possibilities see: https://www.pitzer.edu/study-abroad/virtual-internships/

Prerequisite(s): See the current course schedule for registration restrictions.

For up-to-date information on current course offerings and details, please refer to the Pitzer class schedule on MyCampus2 Portal .