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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Global EducationLife 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…
Global EducationService 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…
Global EducationCycles of life and labor in San Simon
By Luca Bernhardt I start my mornings on the bus, which leaves Guaranda around 7:40-7:48 in the morning. Depending on the day, I might arrive at work by 8:00… or by 8:23. No matter when I arrive though, it’s no…
Global EducationA packing mishap: concert attire and finding belonging
By Kate Roth While packing for Ecuador, my music-major brain had a legitimate thought of, “Do I need to bring my concert blacks?” For any who are unaware, ‘concert blacks’ refers to the all-black outfit that each ensemble wears for…
Global EducationAre we really that different?
By Maille Goodwill It’s my first day of Service. I am with a new family, in a new part of the city. My host father tells me we are going to a birthday party for his friend’s daughter. I am…
Global EducationSlowing down for the sake of productivity
By Mackenzie Miller Before leaving for service, Hillary told us that the goal of service is not productivity. As a chronically busy person, I was concerned. I knew going into SST that I would struggle to slow down. I’m usually…
Global EducationBeginning Service Term in Ecuador
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!
Global EducationBelfast: 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...
Global EducationSaying 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…
Global EducationLearning from experts: studying Ecuadorian sign language and indigenous history
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…
Global EducationAt the Gateway to the Amazon
By Hillary Harder This week for our final group trip during the Study period, we traveled to the western edge of the Amazon rainforest. This was our first time leaving the central sierra region of Ecuador and traveling to a…
Global EducationArts and Artesanía: glimpses of week 5
By Hillary Harder Last week was full of opportunities to take in art in many forms. As our Study period continues, we have been delving into many areas of specialization that Ecuador is particularly known for. Museo Guayasamín On Thursday,…
Global EducationLiving History in Cuenca
By Hillary Harder This week our travels took us to the beautiful city of Cuenca in the south of Ecuador! Because it’s a long ways from Quito, we broke up the drive and spread our travels over the whole week,…
Global EducationMusic of the People
By Hillary Harder This week in Quito our group experienced a very different type of “guest lecture” – a musical presentation by a band called the Banda de Pueblo Urbano! The banda de pueblo is a long-standing musical tradition in…
Global EducationMindo: Cloud forest, Carbon onset, Cascadas, and Chocolate
By Hillary Harder As we reached the end of our second full week in Ecuador, we embarked on our first group trip to the beautiful town of Mindo, located in a cloud forest about two hours northwest of Quito. On…
Global EducationFrom the Periphery to the Heart of Goshen College: Lessons from the London SST
-Guest Blogger Richard Orr For the past three years, as a Goshen College spouse, I’ve found myself on the periphery of the Goshen College Community. I’ve met some remarkable people, watched its traditions, its vibrant campus life, and its deep-rooted…
Global EducationFrom Hanif Kureishi to the London Central Mosque: SST London Exploring Diaspora, Identity, and Belonging in London
As our class continues to study the diaspora that exists in London, we read a short story by one of my most influential authors, Hanif Kureishi, author of The Buddha of Suburbia. Kureishi’s work often explores race, immigration, identity, and…
Global EducationFirst week in Quito: classes, music, cathedrals, and futbol
Week one of our Study period has been full of rich learning, time with host families, bonding as a group, and seeing beautiful sites around Quito! Here’s a glimpse of what our daily routine looks like on Study, as well as some highlights from this week’s activities.
Global EducationLiterature, Culture, and Global Perspectives in London
As we reach the halfway point of our SST in London, we are struck by how quickly time moves and how much we manage to pack into each day. After reading Agatha Christie and examining the depiction and treatment of…
Global EducationSettling in with host families in Quito
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
Global EducationOrientation weekend in Quito
Our group spent three days at a retreat center in Quito getting to know each other and becoming acquainted with our new city.
Global EducationFrom the Pit to the Page: Reading London Through Its Streets and Stages
The Global Lit in London group has completed our mini-unit on the markets of London, where we examined space and place in relation to culture and the diaspora. Students read essays and engaged in rich discussions on colonialism, gentrification, capitalism,…
Global EducationWhat do SST leaders do before their students arrive?
Ever wondered what SST leaders do during the month before students arrive? Here are a few glimpses of what life has looked like as we prepare.
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