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Rachel Seyler in Galápagos Islands

Hello! My name is Rachel Seyler and I'm going into my junior year and I am studying ecology and evolutionary biology & environmental studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder. I'm studying abroad in Quito and the Galapagos Islands via direct enrollment during fall 2021. During my free time I enjoy snowboarding, hanging out with friends, and hiking. During my time abroad I'm very excited to expand my Spanish skills, learn about the local culture, and explore in depth the unique flora and fauna that the Galapagos and rainforest entails.
Term: Fall 2021
Study Abroad Location
All about Rachel Seyler
Where I'm From:
Southlake, TX
My Home University:
University of Colorado - Boulder
My Major:
Biological Sciences
Favorite thing about going abroad?
I think one of the most challenging aspect of the past year was not being able to meet new people since school was remote. I lost a lot of the social interaction that is very important to me. I am really looking forward to meeting people in both the Quito and the Galapagos local community along with people in my program. I especially want to practice my Spanish by exploring local restaurants, markets, and beaches and not being afraid to interact with native speakers. Lastly, I am also very excited to re-explore an in-class learning setting and even going one step beyond that with hands-on learning aspects such as utilizing my dive certification and seeing the different elements of biodiversity from Colorado and Texas up close.