Jessi

So I’m back in the states at re-entry training! I’m sharing a video with you all that I made a long time ago of my host sister. Being away from her for almost a week now, I miss her dearly and am often thinking of…

02 May, 2013

Patience

This is a speech I gave at one of our recent seminars. Even since I gave this speech I have seen improvement in both my classes and patience… I’d say it’s safe to say there is correlation between the two. About four months ago we…

09 January, 2013

Day in Yambiro!

My average day in my community of Yambiro, Ecuador! Hope you enjoy 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoWqKJoQzOU&feature=youtu.be

29 November, 2012

My First Video!

Hello all! Here is a video that describes a little bit of my first month here in Ecuador. Hope you enjoy!   Also, people have asked for my address. So anyone who would like to mail anything, please send it to: Jackie Brown Global Citizen…

15 October, 2012

Desire to Learn

I never thought I would wake up every day with my driving motive to get out of bed to be to go to class. Growing up it never seemed to be quite this, and I always I had to find other reasons to peel my…

02 October, 2012

A Whole New Style

I just received my packing list for next year: no sleeveless shirts, no shorts, one towel. If the people in Ecuador saw how I am dressed today they would consider me rude and disrespectful. I am in my usual attire of a pair of athletic…

10 July, 2012