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Ecuador Personal Statement

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In all honesty, I have no idea what I'm going to learn from living in Ecuador. But the surprise of putting your entire self into a totally new experience is what makes traveling so invigorating. Having lived abroad before, I found that each journey changes me in the most peculiar ways. The world is such an unpredictable place, so I adopted the motto to embrace every unexpected opportunity with enthusiasm and a smile. However, there are some things I aspire to learn from my time out of the country. During the spring semester, I will be residing in Quito, Ecuador and San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands. The natural wonders of these two regions are unparalleled to anywhere else in the world. I have the chance to explore two of the most biodiversity-rich ecosystems, the Amazon …show more content…

These island communities are going to be the preliminary areas affected by climate change as their communities are upheaved. In some cases, residents homes will literally be washed away. By living in one of these areas, I hope to work with fishermen and community members to find solutions to these looming environmental issues. I desire my career to focus on environmental humanitarian work and this semester could be the start to my career of public and natural servitude. A future in global charitable efforts also requires a strong linguistic background. Even though I am improving my Spanish skills, I will be living with local families for the entire semester. I want to learn their language out of respect for their hospitality and kindness. Interacting and conversing with others is such an essential part of our daily lives and language is just another tool to connect with those around us. By strengthening my Spanish, I have the opportunity to meet and possibly help millions of people. More importantly, I can understand the families who welcome me into their homes and

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