This program exceeded my expectations! Our experience was filled with immersive field work, hands-on lab experience, and insightful collaborations amongst rural and urban community members. This trip emphasized producing sustainable and tangible methods for water quality improvements in rural Ecuador as well as bridging connections across cultural and language barriers! This trip was an awesome experience jam packed with learning, site-seeing, and fun new connections! I'm so thankful to have been a part of this study abroad program!

Water for Life was a wonderful experience that not only allowed me to develop my Spanish skills, but allowed me to work closely with some of the most amazing teaching staff I have ever met! They made me feel safe and encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone for the whole trip! I gained invaluable experience doing community-based research in rural regions of Ecuador that I have been able to bring home and compare to the systems in the United States. Studying Global Health has been one of the greatest privileges of my academic experience!

My water for life Ecuador trip was one of the best experiences of my life. The hikes were beautiful and the people were all really nice and passionate about their jobs. The academics were fascinating and I learned a lot. Collaborating with local universities also allowed me to make some really cool connections. I was also able to get some quality Spanish speaking practice in. Overall the trip was a great balance between different social and academic aspects, as well as getting to explore the beautiful country of Ecuador.