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The Students Have Arrived!

Jan 08 2026

The Spring 2026 Ecuador SST unit is officially underway! The students arrived safely to Quito late tonight. We will stay at Casa de Espiritualidad for the next few days and begin our orientation to life in Ecuador before meeting host families on Saturday. 

¡Bienvenidos a Ecuador, chicos!

Students in airport
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