What is Cuy? Cuy, also known as guinea pig, is a small domesticated rodent native to South America. It is often raised for its meat, which is a traditional food … Read More

When people think of Ecuador, most people probably conjure images of the magnificent Andes mountains, fluffy alpacas grazing on green slopes, the equator, and maybe the giant Galapagos tortoise. But … Read More

Written by Kaylee C. I don’t think I quite thought through the omnipresence of language in everyday life until I faced the language barrier in Ecuador. Even though English is … Read More

Written by Helen T. Coming into college, I had no idea what I wanted to do. My university forced me to choose a major, so I declared the most ambiguous: … Read More

Written by Ellen G. My internship is at an organization for people with down syndrome that serves as a school as well as a training and research center. This is … Read More

Written by Sydney R. Trips to Feria Libre Market can be quite the sensory overload. It’s unlikely you’ll go even a few minutes without a woman approaching you and asking … Read More

Written by Luke P. The moment had finally arrived. There we were—Abuelita Carmen, Julian, Emilio, and I—our faces looking out to the empty landing strip of the airport, waiting, waiting, … Read More

Written by Natalie K., a Gap Program Volunteer in Cuenca, Ecuador Life here feels natural, I am comfortably settled into my routine, my internship and my family. When I walk … Read More

Written by Cuenca, Ecuador Gap Volunteer Aidan T. A Feast with Family Last week my host family took me to my mom’s sister’s house. It was on the outskirts of … Read More

Written by Cuenca, Ecuador Gap Volunteer Luke P. It was going to be perfect. All of the ingredients were laid out before us. The best recipe was ready and waiting. … Read More