2025

  • Minga in the bodega

    DAY 8: MINGA, MASS, & KFC

    by Baraka Spiess '25; Jordan Wright '25; Anna Vanek '25
     ...I think it was the perfect end to a very fun and informative immersion.
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  • Tasting bizcochos

    DAY 7: BIZCOCHOS, VOLCANOS, & SOUVENIRS

    by Ora Konadu-Acheampong '25; Stone Joseph '25; Kelly Sdrulla '25
    Today was full of action, beauty, and fun. The day started off pretty early as we set off for a volcanic lagoon.
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  • Peeling shrimp from the market for Marie's and Diego's ceviche!

    DAY 6: MARKET, HELPING HANDS, & A SCAVENGER HUNT

    by Marie Hernandez '25; Emmie Hudson '25; Ryan Hughes '25
    Primeramente, antes de comenzar, quiero agradecer a mis padres por todo lo que han sacrificado por mí y por mis hermanos.... First, before beginning, I want to thank my parents for all they have sacrificed for me and my siblings.
    Estos últimos días, me he dado cuenta de lo muy afortunada que soy en poder tener un hogar, comida, y sobre todo una educación... These last few days, I have realized how fortunate I am to be able to have a home, food, and above all an education.
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  • DAY 5: CLASSROOMS, HOME VISITS, & THE BIG GAME

    by Tess Eller '25; Patrick Greene '25; Braeden Focht '25
    All of the families we visited were incredibly welcoming and open about sharing their experience with the Center.
    ...the big soccer game we were told about all week. We all walked up the hill prepared for likely defeat.
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  • La Iglesia de la Compañia de Jesús (Jesuit Church)

    DAY 4: CHURCHES & THE EQUATOR

    by Quinn Curran '25; Isabella Daniels '25; Aubree Dassinger '25
    Today, we had the opportunity to leave the community and see many different parts of Quito! I extremely enjoyed seeing the Basilica and La Compañía Jesuit Church. 
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  • Family home visit.

    DAY 3: SCHOOL, FAMILY VISITS & CLUBS

    by Sophia Capra '25; by Diego Casas '25; by Ellie Carrigan '25
    Today, our group split in half. One group went into the classrooms and was able to spend time bonding with the students. The other group went on home visits to learn about the family's experiences.
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  • Lunch with new friends.

    DAY 2: TOUR, KIDS, AND UPCYCLING

    by Berit Allen '25 and Jack Candler '25
    Today we woke up, had breakfast, and then had orientation. The leader, Olivia, gave us a presentation on Ecuador as a whole and then the Center’s mission...
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  • DAY 1: SUCCESSFUL TRAVEL DAY

    by Jennifer Hier - Teacher chaperone
    It was a very successful travel day! Students were amazing travelers with positive attitudes.
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  • Theology of Encounter students heading to Ecuador

    ECUADOR HERE WE COME!

    by Jennifer Hier, Spanish teacher chaperone
    Only a few more days till we meet at DIA at 3:30 AM to begin our journey to Ecuador! The Center for Working Families, here we come!
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2025

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