Life in Cotacachi is simple and straightforward. My family and I will wake up and at 7:30, have breakfast, feed the animals, and then do it all over again after... read more →
Cotacachi rests on the high mountains about 60 miles north of Quito. You can see the clouds sailing closer to you the closer it is to midday, and sometimes, it... read more →
My time here in Quito felt endless due to the fun and loving family that was provided to me. We woke up and had our final lunch at our grandma’s... read more →
Finishing my one week of Spanish classes felt like finishing high school, relieved and accomplished. After completing 20 hours of intensive Spanish courses from Monday through Friday, I felt ready... read more →
Our participants have been working summer jobs in a variety of fun and interesting positions this season. This week's theme was "At Work," and we received photos from cooks, housekeepers,... read more →
I still remember waking up to an email, giving me the chance to travel to Quito, Ecuador and live the culture and life. I counted my days until my departure... read more →
For my final day in Quito, my friends and I began our day at the coffee shop Juan Valdez, which is basically the Ecuadorian version of Starbucks. We then visited... read more →
I had a great time with our Thai participants working at UW-Milwaukee at the world-famous Cheesehead Factory. Participants had the chance to learn about the history of the famous Wisconsin... read more →
The activity started in the afternoon as we met students outside the dorms where they lived. We sat on picnic benches chatting and overlooking the nearby lake while waiting for... read more →
We love to see how our participants celebrate Independence Day during their program, so our theme for Week 4 was "4th of July Spirit." With all of our wonderful submissions,... read more →