Trojans Abroad: Latin America

Studying abroad in Quito, Ecuador was a dream come true! As a student at la Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) with IES Quito, I made amazing friends and delved into global south perspectives. Ecuador, a hidden gem, offered breathtaking hikes and volcano climbs. My time there was unforgettable, and I can’t wait to return to its stunning landscapes!

The program reminded me why I love environmental science so much, the impact that I want to have on the world, and the opportunities that are out there for me to pursue a career in this field.

Top it all off with city life in Santiago, a plethora of natural wonders scattered throughout the country, and some of the world’s best (and cheapest) wine and pisco tasting excursions, and you end up with an amazing experience awaiting of you.

Alongside Chilean students, I studied the language (Mapuzugun) and learned about the various issues facing the Mapuche today. Back in Santiago, I spent a lot of my free time dancing. I joined a salsa club at the university where I met a lot of Chileans and other exchange students. A typical Friday night for us was spent at the salsoteca.

While studying abroad, I was able to take courses for my Philosophy, Politics, and Law major and my Spanish minor. I also learned how to talk about law in Spanish and identify differences between the American and Argentinian legal systems.