Hello, I am Saina from Mongolia. I am an intern/trainee for one year in a hospitality program here at the YMCA of the Rockies. I am having a very great... read more →
The 2019 Summer Photo Contest marks our 4th annual photo contest for participants on the Summer Work and Travel program, as well as the Intern and Trainee programs. For nine... read more →
Leaving my first family in Cotacachi wasn’t enough pain for the last week. I also had to see and then leave (again) my family in Quito. There were four other... read more →
Pike Place Food Bank and Seattle Underground TourOn the first day of my trip, I met participants at their housing at the nearby Quality Inn and Suites. From there, we... read more →
At the Wisconsin State Capitol, our participants absolutely loved photographing the architecture and learning about U.S. government. They were amazed by the impressive room decor and little details throughout the... read more →
From exploring new towns to enjoying new experiences, this has certainly been a summer that our participants will remember for a lifetime. For the final week of our Summer Photo... read more →
Once we got to our seats, I explained the rules of baseball to the participants, and it seemed that they understood what was going on during the game. They had... read more →
Well, after three weeks in Cotacachi, I still felt like I didn’t experience everything this small town has to offer. The last day felt so long, yet it felt impossible... read more →
Exchange Day in OkobojiUnder the motto “Eat. Play. Give.” our event in Okoboji provided international exchange program participants and their hosts an opportunity to enjoy American food, share fun cultural... read more →
I spent one week in Quito before moving to Cotacachi for my last three weeks, and the one thing I regret not doing is visiting the Half of the World... read more →