Day 5: Education Reality Challenge

“Let us remember: one book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” by Malala Yousafzai Hi, my name is Kelly Nguyen, and I am Day 5’s Leader del Dia. Our quote of the day was spoken by a women`s education activist who strongly...

Day 4—Poverty, Aid & Development

Hola friends and families! I will be giving you a rundown of today’s HECTIC schedule. Our morning was an earlier one with a trip following soon after. We enjoyed a homey, traditional Ecuadorian breakfast at our guest speaker’s home, Charito. Her real name is Rosario...


Day 2: Riobamba

Sorry for the delay in posting blog, but with the thunderstorms internet wasn’t functioning; alas enjoy! ¡Buenas tardes desde Riobama! Our second day in Ecuador started really early as we left our hostel from Quito at 6:20 AM.  The whole delegation boarded the...

DAY 1 QUITO, ECUADOR

Hello All! We arrived safely this afternoon in Quito and we were met by Ana and Melissa who are our guides while we are in Ecuador.  Naturally, we are tired so we didn´t see many sites today. The students called home on the way to the hostel so I hope you got a call!...