Next Information Session: TUE, SEPT 30 AT 4pm in Arch. West 258

Restore ecosystems, build bamboo structures, and implement regenerative agriculture while immersing yourself in the vibrant communities and lush jungles of Ecuador.


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THE EXPERIENCE

  • Live in a bamboo dorm with up to 30 students

  • Eat 3 meals per day of Ecuadorian cuisine cooked by local staff

  • Daily hands-on workshops and activities to learn about and directly contribute to regenerating ecosystems and communities

  • Topics: environmental design, sustainable architecture and engineering, agrifood systems, regenerative agriculture, ecology and conservation, socio-environmentalism, natural resource management, and more.

  • Learn from local field experts

  • Build a bamboo structure (start to finish) to support local communities

  • Be surrounded by the biodiversity and beauty of natural, native Ecuador which RFI is working to protect and regenerate

This is where you’ll be staying! (click if the video doesn’t play)


Registration

If you’re ready to make memories, friends, and a difference, register for the program below!


Payment

Submit your payment today to secure your place on the 2026 Georgia Tech Summer Break program!

PROGRAM PAYMENT DEADLINES

December 18th: Early bird registration discount ($100 discount)
January 29th: 1st deposit due ($850)
February 28th: Flight booking time
March 30th: Final Deposit due ($1040)

 
2026 Georgia Tech Summer Break Program

May 16th - 25th

 

Meet the campus representatives making this possible!

Contact us at: gatech.regeneration@gmail.com

Elise Van Etten

Hey everyone! My name is Elise and I'm the team leader of the Georgia Tech reps. I absolutely love travelling and take every opportunity to do it, hiking, cooking, and readingI'm so excited to be a part of the program this year and please reach out any time with questions!

eetten3@gatech.edu

Isla Wearmouth

My name is Isla Wearmouth and I’m a first year Civil Engineering student at Georgia Tech! I’m from Arlington, VA and some of the things I love to do are hike, travel, play soccer, and listen to music. I have a passion for construction and I’m thrilled to get the opportunity to learn more about sustainable architecture in Ecuador. I’m looking forward to meeting new people, gaining experiences,  and making memories as we grow our RFI team!

iwearmouth3@gatech.edu

Jeremy Nicholas Stephens II

Hi, my name is Jeremy. I am currently a first-year architecture student at the Georgia Institute of Technology and I am looking forward to changing the future. I have been engaging in sustainable practices over the past few years in my hometown of Metro Atlanta in the academic and local government sectors. While I am new to RFI, I am looking forward to growing with the program and going on my first trip!

jeremystephens867@gmail.com


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