Samantha Borton-Center

Name: Samantha Borton-Center
Major: Biology
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: O’Fallon, MO

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

How to interact with homestay families

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

Use skills I have learned in my Biology classes. Also get to learn more about a new culture.

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

Curious in learning new things in nature

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

To be on time is late. Being early is on time. In other words,  be on time.

What do you look forward to the most in Ecuador?

Excited to see all the different bird species and try new food.