By Emma About a month and a half ago, we were all winding down at classes at Amauta and starting up our internships. During…

By Olivia My first host family challenge is chronicled in a notes doc titled “PEOPLE.” It reads: Tanya — natural remedies Jonny — vet…

By Heather My name is Heather and I’m working at a primary school in Ecuador for 4-year-olds. In the states, I have experience working…

By Isabel I remember getting on the flight from Houston to Quito, sitting between a stranger and a window, taking off, and for the…

By Solomon If there is one thing that I value above all else in my life, it’s simplicity. I have found that the more…

By Mirabel I am here to tell you about how my 18th birthday was celebrated in Cuenca, Ecuador. I think the line that I…

By Charlie I remember minutes before our “talent show” pleading with Olivia to change my host family following an epiphany about how awesome it…

By Avery Before we met our host families I was nervous, I was about to jump into a family of 7 with three pets…

And some challenges along the way By Bridget B. Hello! I have been having a blast in Cuenca, but the first week definitely required…

¡Playa, sol y amigos! ¡La sesión B de la Brunca empezó su aventura en Hacienda Barú! Uvita tiene playas muy hermosas, y para llegar…