As I sit in my room writing this, it’s just another day, and that has made it all the more beautiful. People in the village know me now. As I walk to work each day, I am constantly greeted by smiling faces. My little sisters ask me to read them books in Spanish, during which I have to whisk off Angie to the bathroom when I hear her say peepee!” I am used to life in Ecuador
Standing Out (Literally)
About Jillian Doke
Jillian is passionate about human connection and the beauty within every person. She is involved in teaching students about global issues, co-heading the Humanitarian Club at her high school, and fighting against injustices. Her goals for the year are to overcome many of her fears, grow as an individual, and immerse herself in a new culture and language. Her favorite quote is, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." - Martin Luther King, Jr.