Fellow Stories

True gap year stories from Fellows abroad!

Check out the latest blogs from Global Citizen Year Fellows in Brazil, Ecuador, and India!

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Life In Quito, Ecuador

2012-09-19

Here is a short video about some simple aspects of life in a forgien country. Enjoy!

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From Neon Spandex to Hiking Boots

2012-09-18

Apologies for the infrequency of the blog posts! For the first time in years, I’m keeping a journal,which, unfortunately, is resulting in a reluctance to blog. But let me bring you up to speed: I arrived in Brazil two weeks ago, spent four days in Salvador, and am now in a small rural village in interior Bahia–Capao....

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Connecting With It

2012-09-18

I promised you guys a blog entry. I was hoping I could get it in earlier, but it’s been non-stop over here. So here it goes :] I am currently in Dakar, Senegal; Africa. It is as close to the west as I can get, while still being in Africa, but it is far from being Western. I...

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Something New

2012-09-18

I thought to myself, “I’m going to Ecuador for 8 months.” I didn’t know why but I knew it was what I was supposed to do. Something from within me knew it was right. Something from within me knew I wasn’t ready for college. I went with my gut, something that has never failed me,...

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I am exactly where I’m supposed to be

2012-09-17

Reflecting on the past four or so weeks, there’s no denying that they have been some of the longest weeks of my life. That early morning that I waved goodbye to my parents as I walked through airport security feels like worlds away. Since then, so many things have changed. My friends from home are...

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Ipe Amarelo

2012-09-17

Driving through coastal Ecuador en route to Puerto Lopez,  we saw hills covered with brown scrub brush and nearly leafless trees.  Three rainy days later as we drove that same route, the hills had transformed into a vibrant yellow as the trees burst into flower.  I later learned the tree, known in Ecuador as Guayacan,...

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Being Green in Brazil

2012-09-17

Like most developing countries, Brazil has prioritized rapid development and economic growth over sustainable practices and clean waste management. This isn’t a criticism of the country, but rather a sad reality that comes with aspiring to be an economic superpower. This fact was evident to me during my time in Salvador da Bahía, the third...

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A Letter to Quito

2012-09-17

Dearest Quito, You are a noisy city.  Even in the second before I drift off into sleep or the second after I awake, even with my eyes closed and lights off and consciousness wavering, I could never pretend to be anywhere else.  You are too full and thick.  Your smells (both the yummy food ones...

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A Bridge Within A Gap

2012-09-17

Initially there were eight of us without visas—The Brazil L8—we called ourselves with internal smirks. We spent three days in Tahoe. Floated the Truckee river, swam in the ice melt lake, and stayed in a cozy cabin a five minute walk from a private beach. Even with the outstanding scenery I couldn’t always stay focused...

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That time I decided to take a year off before college…

2012-09-13

Being pressured into doing something can sometimes come as a relief when you don’t know what you want. But having a choice is always the better alternative.  Lucky for me, I realized this last year during the college application frenzy of senior year.  Though I felt ready for college, and definetly ready to do something...

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Learning to Sweat

2012-09-13

I’m no stranger to sweat; I practically grew up dosed in it. From doing triathlons in the scorching summer sun to muck stalls and lifting bails of hay in the horribly humid air, I’m used to having every part of me drenched with beads of salty water. That being said, I think I have sweat more in the past...

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Every Step Counts

2012-09-13

The last couple of weeks have been nothing short of thrilling, thought provoking, anxiety producing, and most of all: life changing. Stanford University is the perfect setting to foster global change with a group of extraordinary individuals. From conversations on women’s empowerment and foreign aid to reflective yoga and late night singing and dancing there...

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