Linfield students studying around the world
Since arriving in Quito my life has seemed to be such a world wind but I could not be happier. In the beginning, I think I speak on behalf of everyone when I say the most nerve racking part about coming to Ecuador was when our group arrived in Quito and we had to go …
Module 1 and my time in Quito are almost over, but the last two weeks have been full of so many adventures. Here’s a look into my favorite parts: –Teleferíco: A gondola that takes you up into the mountains surrounding Quito. At the very top you’re at almost 15,000 feet of elevation! The views from …
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I have arrived in South America and survived my first two weeks here! It is so crazy to be here in Ecuador. After a whole day on planes from Montana, meeting my host mom, and going to my first weeks of classes, I am starting to get settled. While I am here, I’ll be living …
Hola from Galápagos! Here is a look into the first couple weeks of my study abroad experience! After a adventure-packed and quick month on the Mainland in Quito, I have finally made it to the Galápagos! I am staying on the island of San Cristóbal, and attending the University of San Francisco’s extension program here. …
In early November my advisor and our program coordinator Florencia Casanova were sharing some bread and queso fresco at her house when she lightly squeezed my arm and said “I think you should stay in Chile.” We both laughed, but when I went home that night I couldn’t sleep. Credits and classes and major requirements …
Time here does not wait for anyone. It has been so hard for me to take a minute and catch a breath between classes, homework, commuting, host family events and travel. Recently I spent a weekend in Tiputini, the Amazon rain forest. The trip to Tiputini was about 12 hours in total jumping from bus …
The last three months have been some of the most chaotic of my life. I was supposed to study abroad in Ecuador this semester, leave in late August or early September and go with a group of about 10 other Linfield students. But instead, here I sit in my bed in central Chile eating yet …