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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Familia za Mwenyeji (Host Families)!
Jan 12 2025
The students day began very early as they packed their things and prepared to meet their host families. It was an early morning wake up for church that began at 7 a.m.. Those who were up early due to jet lag were ready to go! Our group was welcomed with open arms at Kanisa la Mennonite in Upanga
and after a service complete with communion, the students and hosts were introduced. A quick picture and brief goodbyes were exchanged and they all went their separate ways. We look forward to seeing them in the morning ready to begin their first full week- complete with KiSwahili language classes, field trips and more!
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…