Posted in GU2B Guaranda 6-27 by Stephanie & Camilo, Program Coordinators
We began the day with a reflection about our fifteen-day trip together. The first minutes in the Quito airport filled with fear, curiosity, and excitement. Their first impression of Guaranda. The nature walk in Tagma San Jose and the humility of Carlos. Making adobe...
Posted in GU2B Guaranda 6-27 by Jan, Brandon, and John, Glimpsers
Today we went to FundaciónBetesda where we finished the last pieces of our Community Action Project. The day started with waking up early, eating breakfast, and heading straight to the Fundación. There, we worked hard as a team to finish the foundation that we hope...
Posted in GU2B Guaranda 6-27 by Global Glimpse Staff
Hello Family and Friends of GU2B Glimpsers, We know you’re excited to see your Glimpsers after these two weeks, so below is the flight information and reminders for when and where to pick them up from the airport. Students will arrive at SFO airport at 11:17...
Posted in GU2B Guaranda 6-27 by Nicko, Alex & Luna, Glimpsers
“The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do” – Steve Jobs Today while working we were thinking about the question of the day which was, What do you see as the biggest challenges and rewards of this project? This morning we...
Posted in GU2B Guaranda 6-27 by Mia, Mari, and Noa, Glimpsers
“Working hard and working smart sometimes can be two different things.” -Byron Dorgan Hey folks! Our names are Mia, Mari, and Noa! Today was the first day of our Community Action Project at Fundacion Betesda in Llacan, Ecuador. Us glimpsers will be working on building...
Posted in GU2B Guaranda 6-27 by Pooja Deshmukh and Victoria Hernandez, Glimpsers
Hello parents and friends. Our names are Victoria Hernandez and Pooja Deshmukh. We are the leaders of “Deconstructing Poverty” day (7/7/18). The purpose of today was to analyze the differences and similarities between poverty in the U.S. and Ecuador through a day long...
Posted in GU2B Guaranda 6-27 by Zack Pakin and Kate Macaulay, Glimpsers
Kawsankichu mashi (Hello friends in Kichwa), We are Zack Pakin and Kate Macaulay, the leaders of today’s free day! Our day started with a generous 7:30 wake-up call followed by yet another delicious and traditional meal at our host restaurant, Feroz. After we filled...
