Kendra Lepper ’22 (Communication) fulfilled her last humanities general education requirement before graduating in December by studying abroad in Quito, Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands! The program (Ecuador: Land of Contrasts) is a faculty-led program with Dr. Marcelo Cruz to the “geographer’s paradise”, taking students to the capital of Ecuador and the volcanic archipelago located about 1,000km from continental Ecuador.
Picture credit: Kendra Lepper
“I gained so much from this trip – immersing myself in Ecuador’s people, food, land, plants, and animals gave me the unique opportunity to appreciate another culture on a personal level. Additionally, being in a primarily Spanish-speaking country with very little Spanish experience was both daunting and exciting. It pushed me to try new things and step out of my comfort zone, which I couldn’t be more thankful for.”
You can get a closer look at Kendra’s experience on her portfolio! Interested in studying abroad in Ecuador? Learn more!