Spirit Celebrates Exchange Day 2019
Exchange Day in Okoboji Under the motto “Eat. Play. Give.” our event in Okoboji provided international exchange program participants and their hosts an opportunity to
Week 4, Post 1: Half of the World and My Sister’s Birthday
I spent one week in Quito before moving to Cotacachi for my last three weeks, and the one thing I regret not doing is visiting
Summer Photo Contest Winners – Week 8
During their time on the Summer Work Travel program, many of our participants make their closest friends while working at their summer positions. Coworkers and
Cultural Activities in South Dakota
Gloria and I first traveled to Rapid City and held a cultural activity for all the participants in that location. Originally, we planned to meet
2019 Hike in Pigeon Forge
Spirit staff picked up the participants from their housing at 10AM on both days, using a shuttle bus provided and operated by Wilderness at the
Week 3, Post 3: Baptism Day at Lagoon Cuicocha
One thing I never thought I would witness is a traditional, indigenous baptism on the mountains of Cotacachi. This day was actually also the nicest
Monthly Cultural Almanac: August 2019
August 2-11 – The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is an American motorcycle rally held annually in Sturgis, South Dakota for ten days, usually during the first
Week 3, Post 2: Manipulating Water
One common thing that people always get used to is the movement of water. It flows towards one direction where there is no water or
Summer Photo Contest Winners – Week 7
All across the United States, there are plenty of sights to see! From national monuments to natural landscapes, each state has something unique to offer.