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Jan 10 2026
Our time in Quito began at the Casa de Espiritualidad, where we all stayed for orientation, getting to know one another and learning how to be safe and healthy in Ecuador. We successfully navigated our first trip through the city using public transportation, and all students were eager to use the buses again during free time to explore and become more confident with the routes. Klever, our local coordinator, provided us with a primer on Ecuador, and Patricia taught us about common Ecuadorian customs, encouraging us to consider our role in intercultural reciprocity. We also enjoyed an engaging introduction to Ecuador’s history at the Museo de la Ciudad.
Today, we met our host families, who were excited to meet their new hijo or hija. After warm greetings and photos, everyone headed home for the first weekend with their new families.
By Hillary Harder On Friday night, June 19, our group gathered at our Quito headquarters, La Casa de Espiritualidad, to mark the end of our Study period in Quito. We were joined by our host families, professors, and many community…
During our six weeks of study in Quito, students had the opportunity to take classes in two specialized areas: Lengua de Señas Ecuatoriana (LSEC), or Ecuadorian sign language; and Indigenous Peoples and Nationalities of Ecuador. This post includes reflections from…
In week two of our trip, our class went on its first train ride in Northern Ireland, and some of us rode a train for the first time! We were on our way to one of Northern Ireland’s more famous...