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Feb 10 – Feb 11, 2024 On Saturday morning, I woke up at 8:30 a.m., which was surprisingly early for me considering I didn’t have anywhere specific to be. I spent a few hours working on homework or simply lounging around. Eventually, my friend Chlo and I decided to head to the mall at 1:00…

Feb 9, 2024 On Friday, I walked to school with Julia since we both live 5 minutes away from the school. We met at a park, which was a halfway point, and continued on our two-and-a-half-minute walk. On this day, school was mostly uneventful; we continued with more orientation where they set standards. During the…

Feb 23, 2024 I apologize for my recent lack of activity in posting updates. The demands of my program have kept me incredibly busy. Despite this, I remain committed to documenting my experiences diligently. At the end of each day, I take detailed notes and capture moments through photos, ensuring that I encapsulate the essence…

Feb 8, 2024 We had to be at Centro de Convenciones Metropolitano by 8 am so today I woke up at 5 am to give myself enough time to arrive on time. I had breakfast with my homestay mother which is always delicious and filling, then I was off for the day. After the escapades…

Feb 7, 2024 In South America, petty crime is a huge problem where tourists are targeted, and walking alone is not safe. The same is true in Quito, Ecuador where I have to be more cautious and aware of my surroundings, especially with the language barrier. So to mitigate the crime inflicted on students, my…