2015-06-09
Chalguayacu has some of the most open and expressive people that I have ever met in my life. From dancing and music to the day to day interactions. I thought I would let you into one of the things I love most about Chalguayacu…. Its people, who I now call my family, and my home....
Read More2015-06-09
Chalguayacu has some of the most open and expressive people that I have ever met in my life. From dancing and music to the day to day interactions. I thought I would let you into one of the things I love most about Chalguayacu…. Its people, who I now call my family, and my home....
Read More2015-02-18
Everyone who knows me knows I love children: I have been a babysitter since I was twelve years old, a summer day camp counselor, Girl Scout Day Camp Program Aide, and making friends with any kids I see anywhere since forever. When I came to live with my host family in Cuenca, my assigned apprenticeship...
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2015-02-09
I am sitting at Gate A in the Atlanta airport, waiting to board my flight to San Francisco, watching the commotion of thousands of others rushing by me. I can’t help but wonder about them. Where are they from? Where are they going? What did they pack in their suitcases? Do they enjoy traveling? Are...
Read More2015-01-31
Christmas Eve, known here as noche buena, began early in the morning. My three siblings and I excitedly readied ourselves for our first Navidad activity, el Pase del Ni̱o Viajero, a special tradition of Cuenca. It was decided that I would be the Virgin Maria, dressed in pink satin with matching pink veil with accents...
Read More2015-01-26
White with rainbow drippings. Ribbons encase farm-worn-arms, brown like the freshly baked pan and peaking through las cintas as the morning sun piques the day’s attention, joining the rotating journey of Earth while quinoa fields radiate with its glow. White like the innocence and dirty from the billowing dust as trucks breeze past with perros...
Read More2015-01-07
A gray suitcase and a gray backpack. That’s all it took to pack away my life. When I left for Ecuador, that didn’t bother me at all. In fact, I was pleased to have been able to condense what had already been a very full life into two carry-ons. But now, staring at the bags...
Read More2014-12-26
The other day I was sitting in my family’s tienda (a little corner store that sells food and random necessities like shampoo) eating pancakes and eggs that I had cooked with Mamita and Vecina (the family friend that lives with us – “vecina” means neighbor). I like to cook for my Mamita, especially when she’s...
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2011-09-03
At the Fall Training Send-Off Reception, 2010 Fellow Hilary Brown meets the latest Fellows and reflects on how it felt to stand in their shoes a mere two years ago. Watch this short video to hear her thoughts: Hilary Brown, two years later
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2011-08-17
After months of anticipation, our Fellows have finally arrived! We’ve kicked off our Fall Training with a day full of introductory activities, getting to know our 57 Fellows and the diverse backgrounds from which they all come. We’ve explored the concept of diversity itself, begun to understand the subtleties of cross-cultural communication, and taken some time...
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