Academics So Far
*Updated March 9 – see section in italics below, plus a few new photos!* What are we learning? More like, what aren’t we learning? Students are deep into their studies, learning from the world around them and making meaning of their experiences. Below are...
Living the High Life (in the Highlands)
We have spent the last week nestled between two volcanoes, Imbabura and Cotacachi. We drove north from Quito to this highland zone, and the road traversed fields of greenhouses as far as the eye could see. Over the loudspeakers, Arden pointed out this flower...
Setting a Rhythm
¡Hola familias y amigas! Estamos en Mindo, con colibríes y mariposas a nuestro alrededor mientras escribo. We are delighted to have arrived at this beautiful hostel, completed orientation sessions, and gradually immersed ourselves in the rhythm of activities, classes,...
First Impressions
With so many moments of newness and “this will make more sense” conversations happening while the group settles into their new normal, it feels impossible for the first week not go whiz by in a blur. While I could write about all the classes and framing for the...
