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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Wrapping up Research
May 18 2023
On Monday and Tuesday we were able to be back in the field to finish up research data collection. On Monday, we finally saw a manatee in Zane Grey creek as we headed out to Triton flat! While at Triton flat, we gathered data for three different research projects and were able to see some new species as well. We identified the fire worm, a new species of sea cucumber, and many brittle stars.
On Tuesday, we traveled to Old Dan Bank. Two different groups were collecting data there while others identified new species of gastropods and the largest sea cucumber we’ve seen (Holothuria mexicana). We planned to collect some data in the mangroves of the Bight, but I didn’t pay enough attention to the tides and we arrived at low tide. It was too shallow to do any effective work! Students spent the evening eating pizza, relaxing, and studying for the final exam that will take place on Wednesday. Our time in Florida is quickly coming to an end!
Jody Saylor, instructor
Study AbroadFinal retreat in Ecuador
Study AbroadLife on the ward
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…
Study AbroadService visits: opportunities for connection in Ecuador’s “provincias”
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…