Embracing Change
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…
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Rising to the Challenge
Written by Natalie K., a Gap Program Volunteer in Cuenca, Ecuador Life here feels natural, I am comfortably settled into my routine, my internship…
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Months in Moments
Written by Cuenca, Ecuador Gap Volunteer Aidan T. Aidan’s host family welcoming him into their home A Feast with Family Last week my host…
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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Written by Cuenca, Ecuador Gap Volunteer Luke P. It was going to be perfect. All of the ingredients were laid out before us. The…
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Feeling Like a Kid Again
Written by Cuenca, Ecuador Gap Volunteer Sydney R. Recently I had a conversation with my host sister Mary about how as a child, she…
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Overcoming Challenges
Cuenca, Ecuador Gap Volunteer Nora S. shares her experience adjusting to a totally new location and lifestyle and how she overcame the challenges she…
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Cuenca Bus System: More Than a Means of Getting Around
Written by Cuenca, Ecuador Gap Volunteer Luke P. Public transportation was something very new to me when I arrived in Cuenca. Spending the majority…
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The Life of a Gap Volunteer: Month by Month
Cuenca, Ecuador Gap Volunteer David H. shares his experience in Ecuador each month from September through November, 2019. September Since I have been in…
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Second Summer in Panama: Discover AMIGOS vs. Summer Immersion
By AMIGOS Alum Jordan Chase. He has participated in both our Discover and Summer Immersion programs. In 2018 he joined the Discover AMIGOS Panama…
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AMIGOS Summit Recap
The AMIGOS Summit in Houston, TX on October 18 & 19, 2019 truly showcased the head, the soul, and the heart of AMIGOS. The…
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