On Saturday, June 20, our students departed for a new host family and a new setting to begin their Service Term, the second half of SST. Stay tuned for more updates about the communities in which the students are living and the volunteer work they're doing with nonprofits, community organizations, and municipal governments!
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Spring 2020 Ecuador SST has Begun!
Jan 09 2020
The Spring 2020 Ecuador unit has arrived in Quito and has been safely delivered to their lodging at the Cofan Survival Fund facilities. Their first couple of days will include a host of orientation activities, including introductions to the public transportation system and a first look at the Historic Quito City Center. Students will head to their host families on Saturday afternoon to begin the process of integrating into their new Ecuadorian family. Know that students and leaders think of their family and friends back home often and we deeply appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and support.
Study AbroadBeginning Service Term in Ecuador
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Study AbroadSaying farewell (for now) to Quito
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