Rachel Stewart

Name: Rachel Stewart
Major: Environmental Studies/Sustainability
Year: Senior
Hometown: St. Louis, MO

What has been the most meaningful idea you’ve discovered or learned so far in preparation for your study abroad to Ecuador?

I loved learning about the importance of family in South America and how family traditions vary to those in the US.

For me, the Ecuador Study Abroad is an opportunity to…

Expand my knowledge and curiosity of different cultures.

What makes you most curious (in life, in general)?

Interesting facts and surprises

What is the best piece of advice/wisdom you’ve ever been given? 

Mean no offense, take no offense

What do you look forward to the most in Ecuador?

All the science work we will do, especially in the Galápagos.