Less than a week till Belize!
Only three days until our trip to Belize and we are so excited for this opportunity! We’ve been preparing by learning about the culture and healthcare in Belize, while also working on workshops, donated items, and informative pamphlets to use while we’re there. The past few weeks have been busy getting everything ready, and we
Ecuador Overall Reflections
Jaden Garret – “This virtual program to Ecuador was an amazing experience that I will take with me for the rest of my life. I really learned a lot from this journey, including the culture, traditions, festivities, dishes, and language of the native Kichwa people, why the equator line is a special part of Ecuador, ecotourism in
Day 5 – Ibarra Market & Old Quito
Paige Oswald – “On this day, we got a market tour where they showed us some of the typical foods and fruits they purchase to eat and cook with. Then we went to Quito and got to learn about the history of the town and how the town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was
Day 4 – Cooking Class & Nutrition Medicinal Plants
Paige Oswald – “On this day, we got to learn how to cook quinoa soup. The host taught us on Zoom, and we followed the steps in the school kitchen together. Afterwards, we got to learn about medicinal plants and the ways they use them to treat illnesses in their community. This reminded me of when
Day 3 – School Visit & Kichwa Language
Sophia Raimondi – “I found it interesting that they were learning mostly in Spanish, but also used some English while learning. I was most shocked that they even used some English while learning. It made me curious, why would learning multiple languages be beneficial for them if their country is mostly a Spanish-speaking country? It later
Day 2 – Visit to the Equator
Sophia Raimondi – “During this blog, it was interesting to learn all about the equator. I also thought it was interesting to hear about how it is different from each side. Before joining this Zoom meeting, I didn’t have much knowledge about the equator, but now I feel like I have learned so much about the