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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Settling in with host families in Quito
May 12 2026
Over the weekend our students began settling into their new homes with their host families in Quito! The students arrived just in time to celebrate Mother’s Day: each family celebrated in their own way, some hosting family gatherings, others going out for a meal, others spending a relaxed day at home. We heard heartwarming stories from students and host parents alike about moments of connection during these first few days of getting to know each other. We are so grateful for this wonderful network of host families!
Study AbroadBeginning Service Term in Ecuador
Study AbroadBelfast: Beauty, Unrest, and Action
Our second weekend at Corrymeela, we hopped on an early bus and train to take on Belfast’s bustling streets and the Belfast Book Festival, which featured homemade ‘zines (handmade magazines) for purchase and for free. The main themes of these...
Study AbroadSaying farewell (for now) to Quito
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…