A week that began with a time of bonding at Casa Goshen quickly transitioned into an exhausting but thrilling sequence of events that included a two-hour latin dance marathon, a two and 1/2 hour cloud forest hike that ended in a tropical rainstorm, and a day of tree-planting and bird…
This first full week was jam packed with an overview of the complex and fascinating history of Ecuador, a visit to a huge marketplace with all kinds of unique foods, and visits to numerous historical sites constructed between 1534 and 1761 in Quito. The historic center of Quito, a designated…
The first days of Ecuador SST are complete….To paraphrase the sentiments of the students – each day is so full of newness, sights, sounds, language, and landscape that each one feels as though it carries with it a week’s worth of experiences. As our third day together comes to a…
After a 4:00 am departure from GC, the first Ecuador SST group has arrived in Quito (9:00 pm local time). Praise God for safe travels and that all students and bags have arrived! Our adventure together has officially begun! GC in Ecuador!!…
Hello GC Community!! Goshen College’s first SST unit in Ecuador arrives tomorrow (8/28/2019). Ecuador is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world with mountains, jungles, coastal climates, and lots in-between. It is also an incredibly diverse blend of Indigenous and European cultures. !Bienvenidos a Ecuador GC! …
