By Hillary Harder On Sunday, July 26, our students returned to Quito from their service communities and we began our final retreat together! The afternoon was full of joyful reunions as each student arrived at our Quito home, la Casa…
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy Game Drive
Feb 28 2022
Sunday Feb. 27, 2022
After an intense week of burning, the Goshen team was ready for a relaxing day of fun. Naturally, that meant we woke up bright and early at 6:30 to head to Ol Pejeta, a ranch that specializes in conservation. After a bumpy ride, we were excited to see the first elephants and rhinos of our trip! We spent most of the day observing hartebeest, buffalo, and almost more baby elephants than we could handle. And, as a birdwatcher, I was excited to add several new birds to my life list, including the funky Secretary Bird.
One of the most thought-provoking parts of the trip for me was getting to see the last two (known) Northern White Rhinos in the world. It was both an amazing and sobering experience, and really made me think about how humans interact with other animals.
After being out in the heat all day, I was happy to rest under a fever thorn tree enjoying a cold Stoney Tangawizi—which is quickly becoming my favorite soda—while chatting and bonding with my other team members. Overall, Ol Pejeta was a fascinating and educational experience!
– Mira Yoder
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By Dayanara Aguirre-Mulato During my service placement at the municipal Centro Médico in Riobamba, I had the privilege to be able to work alongside other nurses. Day to day each patient comes in to register for their appointment and I…
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By Hillary Harder During the Service term, leaders have the privilege of traveling to visit each student at the home and volunteer assignment where they are spending their time during the second half of SST. For us, that meant traveling…