Next Information Session:
Wednesday September 17th @ 6:30pm PST (Virtual by ZOOM)
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 UC Berkeley Break program!
Winter PROGRAM PAYMENT DEADLINES
September 26th: Early bird registration discount ($100 discount)
October 17th: 1st deposit due ($850)
November 7th: Flight booking time
November 30th: Final Deposit due ($1040)
Summer 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)
Meet the campus representatives making this possible!
Contact us at: bambooabroadatberkeley@gmail.com
Amaya Ruiz-Duarte
My name is Amaya Ruiz, but everyone calls me Yaya :) I’m currently in my last year of undergrad at Cal, studying Ecosystems Management & Forestry along with Society & Environment, with a minor in Global Poverty. I was born and raised in the Bay Area :) But I also lived in Miami, Florida for my first two years of undergrad. I really enjoy traveling, trying new cuisines, music, drawing, hiking, swimming, basically ANYTHING in nature lol. A few random fun facts is I have my SCUBA license, I know how to walk on stilts, and I can tie shoes with my toes 😭. I’m so excited to be a campus representative this year for RFI; my time in Ecuador was LIFE CHANGING!
Rhodes Ngabirano
Hello! My name is Rhodes Ngabirano and I’m a third year at UC Berkeley majoring in Architecture. Some of my hobbies are painting and watching movies. My top two movies are Everything, everywhere, all at once and Sinners. A fun fact about me it’s that I LOVE cows!
Derrick Leroy
Derrick is a fourth-year undergraduate at UC Berkeley, where he studies landscape architecture and sustainable design. When he’s not hitting the books, you’ll probably find him soaking up the sun or tearing up the mountain on his skis when there's snow. He has a real passion for plants, so much so that he even taught a tree identification class at Berkeley. This year, he’s hoping to beat his half-marathon time and spend more quality time cooking meals with friends.
Nalini Sadler
Hey! My name is Nalini, but most people just call me Nani. I’m studying Public Health at UC Berkeley, and I’m super excited to be part of RFI because its mission really resonates with what I’m passionate about, combining public health with climate wellness. I’m all about community and believe that real change happens when people come together. I also love film, and I want to use that passion to raise awareness and inspire others. I carry the education I get to help me find ways to make a real difference, and I’m excited to use it to motivate and empower others along the way!
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