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Sun, 5 Jan 2014 | By danibutrum | Views [219]
On Sunday the 5 , our class toured Ingapirca Ruins that were almost two hours from Cuenca. On the way to the ruins, we stopped at a market where they were selling fruits, vegetables, meat, and trading animals at an auction like situation. It was strange ... Read more >
Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By kaitlynhennessy | Views [630] | Comments [1]
This week, we’ve been talking a lot about identity, stereotypes, and what it really means to communicate. Phrases that I’d heard for all of my life are actively taking on new meanings as I am starting to tie real experiences to these textbook ... Read more >
Tags: family, globalization, indigenous, no hablo español, stereotypes
Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By krthomas12 | Views [239]
Today was wonderful. It seems like every single day here is better than the last. We had class in the morning, and then a few friends and I went out to lunch at a modern traditional Ecuadorian ... Read more >
Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By ashleytg | Views [250]
Today I got to do something I have dreamt about doing since I was young: zip-line! Nine of us decided to spend our free day zip-lining through the forests of Ecuador, and I was very excited! I was excited because not only did it mean I was going to be ... Read more >
Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By katielysehuns | Views [175]
Today was our first "free day" for the trip, which basically meant we were able to spend the day however we pleased. Nine of us planned a trip to go ziplining at a place called Cuenca Canopy. I thought this would be an interesting and new experience ... Read more >
Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By jenny245 | Views [221] | Comments [1]
We had our first class on the morning of Thursday January 2 nd. We learned about some concepts in class that can be applied to many of the activities that we have done so far. In the transactional model, constant feedback is provided to the sender and ... Read more >
Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By kaitlynhennessy | Views [1939] | Comments [1]
After three days in Cuenca, it feels like home. Our legs have stopped aching from the 40-minute walk to school and we can almost breathe normally with the altitude. Actually, to be honest, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to breathe normally ... Read more >
Tags: cows, creepy old men, museums, tours, zip line
Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By teresakast | Views [1067] | Comments [1]
Culture shock is a term used to describe the psychological disorientation experienced when you leave your familiar surroundings and are immersed in a foreign culture. The culture shock in Ecuador wasn’t too bad until meeting ... Read more >
Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By katielysehuns | Views [170]
With the week coming to an end, I have certainly learned a lot about intercultural communication and how it has effected identity. Identity with intercultural communication involves interactions, perceived stereotypes, and experiences. While participating ... Read more >
Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By ashleytg | Views [343]
Today was filled with dancing! From watching and joining in with my host family dancing on New Year’s and seeing handicrafts in the markets and stores resembling dancing, I have been eager to actually learn and partake in this part of Ecuadorian ... Read more >
Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By emilyhanneman | Views [210]
Since I wrote my blog prior to last nights activities I’ll recap what we did. It was the first night I had gone out and everyone in our group went out as well which made it very fun. We started at a little brewery and then ended our night at a ... Read more >
Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By emilygapinski | Views [298] | Comments [1]
On the first day of class, we discussed many things that can relate directly to what I have been experiencing through the country of Ecuador. I find the question, who are you, very interesting. If someone asks me this question, I would probably just ... Read more >
Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By danibutrum | Views [212]
January 4, 2014: Cuenca
On Saturday, we had our free day, which was very relaxing. Due to I chose to go to Piedra De Agua, Fuente Thermal & Spa. Before I went to Piedra De Agua, I began my day by getting breakfast at Coffeetree. I would say that ... Read more >
Fri, 3 Jan 2014 | By katielysehuns | Views [248]
Today we went to Museo Remigio Crespo Toral, which was an art museum where I learned about various aspects of Ecuadorian culture. This particular museum mostly consisted of paintings that were old and others semi recent. For about an hour, we walked ... Read more >
Fri, 3 Jan 2014 | By irenecabay | Views [1778] | Comments [3]
With Thanks to Alex – Our Amazing Guide
We came away changed after visiting these islands.
Alex said “It is important to understand the beauty and fragility of these islands. The Galpagos are in a very privileged ... Read more >
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