Aspects of Education in Ecuador
Peter Saudek
2011-03-14
I now see in a new light what a responsibility it is to teach.
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My Commute to Work
Alberto Servin
2011-03-11
This blog is about my commute to work. I thought it would be interesting to present this as a photo slideshow so that you can accompany me along the way. I hope you enjoy the trip! [slidepress gallery=’my-commute-to-work’] Please scroll over the images for captions. Well, thanks for accompanying me along the way! I hope...
Read MoreA Gringa in Ecuador
Cameron Kaufman
2011-03-11
I recently started working at the Escuela Convalescencia de Cayambe, a mere hour’s ride up a road that can hardly be called “cobblestoned.” After that gentle wake-up call, I have a 15 minute walk up a mudslide, oops, I mean, dirt road. I arrive at school at eight o’clock every morning, where I get a...
Read MoreKids with Cameras
Lily Shaffer
2011-03-10
The students document their lives through photos and writing, focusing on the parts of their lives that have a large impact on the aspects of their identities that we can't see.
Read MoreSo, where are you from?
Alberto Servin
2011-03-09
“So, are you from China?” That’s a question I get a lot here. Many Ecuadorians who see me assume I’m “Chino” (Chinese), since the majority of Asians in Ecuador are from China. It’s something I’ve gotten used to and just laugh off now. I can’t blame them for their naiveté though; there aren’t many Asians...
Read MoreProgress and perspective
Caroline Pocock
2011-03-09
Nothing makes me happier than when a dozen of my elementary school students stampede me with arms flung open wide, eyebrows raised in full excitement, puddles splashing every which way, screaming “Carito! Carito!” It’s in these moments that I remember why I come to school every day. There’s no doubt that my exotic white complexion...
Read MoreThe Longest Days, Chapter 4: “Journey to the Center of the Earth”
Gus Ruchman
2011-03-08
Previously: I became acquainted with our hot canvas tents dispersed across several homes of religious community leaders and made friends from many walks of life. I struggled to find a small patch of floor on which to sleep, but was enthralled by Touba’s unique aura. Energy mounted like a pre-Magal powder keg: [slidepress gallery=’journey-to-the-center-of-the-earth-part-2_gus’] Please...
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