Comments on: Ecuador June ‘07

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 07:26:54 +0000

I served in a small community oustide of El Empalme for over two years. Best time of my life. My advice is don’t take yourself too seriously. Respect the people in your community, and realize that they know a lot more than you do about their lives and the issues they deal with. Take time to learn the culture and the language, and don’t promise anything you’re incapable of achieving. Realize that the little things make a difference, and you’re not there to “save” people. Be yourself. Be honest. Do your best to experience life as the locals do, and they’ll accept you. Be patient. Most of all, enjoy your time. By the time you’re finished, you’ll realize that people are people.

By: theresa

theresa — Tue, 08 May 2007 05:28:32 +0000

hey kelly,
not sure if you are still checking responses…but i have just now accepted invitation to go to ecuador in june 07 as well…urban youth outreach/ community service. the whole process has gone really fast for me…i only completed my online app. in december 06, and i got invitation just over the weekend…almost exactly 6 weeks in advance, so there is a lot for me to do in little time. i am very excited, very nervous, very tired, very everything about this whole process! let me know how you are doing…

By: Connie

Connie — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 07:51:28 +0000

Hi Kelly,
Sorry! I couldn’t figure out how to see if you responded until tonight. Mike’s email address is michael.scott@ucdavis-alumni if you would like to email him. The Peace Corps does a great job of immersing you in Spanish once you are in country. I’m sure you will do great. Good luck!

By: namastekelly

namastekelly — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:10:29 +0000

Sure, that would be great! Thank you!

By: Connie

Connie — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:30:23 +0000

Hi Kelly,
Our son, Mike, has been in Ecuador for the past two years. He is in the Peace Corps. Would you like me to give him your email address so he can talk to you about it?
Connie