Tag: Ecuador

Ecuador’s Greatest Treasure: The People

Good afternoon, readers! As I am writing my final #HolyThursday post, the conditions are drastically different from what I expected from this semester. However, as dark as the world is today, it is important to remember all the good things. This morning as I read my daily devotions, the lesson […]

Goodbye! #MountMartes

Hola Mounties! This week will be my last blog post. I have had so much fun this semester being able to share my experiences in Ecuador with the Mount community. I had so much fun and learned so many amazing things during my time in Cuenca.  This week, I will […]

Por Favor and Perdón: The Etiquette of Ecuador

Good afternoon! Thank you for coming back for another #HolyThursday post. I hope you’re staying safe at home during these times.  Today, I’m going to talk about some of the cultural differences between Ecuador and the United States, including mannerisms and etiquette. The thing to keep in mind when comparing […]

Flashback to the Falls #MountMartes

Hola Mounties, and welcome back to another #MountMartes blog posts. Throughout this quarantine, I have been reminiscing on my time spent in Ecuador, and one of the best and most beautiful sights I saw was the Pailon del Diablo waterfall in Baños, Ecuador. We stopped here on our drive from […]

Tips to Prepare for a Semester Abroad

Good afternoon! Welcome back to another #HolyThursday post. Today’s post will deviate from my normal theme so that I can provide you all with some tips for preparing to leave the United States for a semester abroad.  First, it is important to understand far in advance the logistical details of […]