Alissa Welker

<p>I am a junior Environmental Science Major with a Peace and Justice Concentration and Spanish minor at Villanova University. I love backpacking, traveling and new adventures. I am so excited to be spending the semester in Quito, Ecuador and I hope that these posts will help you experience the culture and beauty of life in South America through my eyes.</p>

Home University:
Villanova University
Major:
Environmental Studies

Blogs by Alissa Welker

A beautiful grasshopper sitting on a tree
Alissa Welker,

A Place Worth Protecting

As Earth Day is quickly approaching I wanted to share a brief summary of my adventure in the Amazon Rain forest and reflect on why it is such a special place on...

Me and the kids
Alissa Welker,

Unedited

A journal entry and reflection on my service learning experience helping to take care of the children of workers at the local garbage transfer station

Good friends and nature
Alissa Welker,

Finding Your Niche

My travels through Ecuador have led me to a reflection on where it is I feel most at home.

A look at Quito
Alissa Welker,

The STUDY in STUDY Abroad

A brief look at the academic environment throughout my study abroad experience and what I have learned thus far in my time in Ecuador

The view
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Metas y Más

A month and a half in to my study abroad experience I am realizing what I want out of the experience and how I want my time abroad to impact my world view and...

Sea Lions Run the Islands
Alissa Welker,

The Enchanted Islands

An account of my time in the Galapagos Islands, referred to as many as the Enchanted Islands.

Enjoying the natural beauty that Ecuador has to offer
Alissa Welker,

Love Life

A reflection on what I have enjoyed most about my time abroad. It turns out that it is not one food or place I have visited rather it is a lesson learned. Enjoy...

Two Ecuadorian children selling bug spray in a small town
Alissa Welker,

Una Cultura Amable

A reflection on the people of Ecuador and a snapshot at one of the differences in culture between the United States and Ecuador.

Hammocks on the porch at a hostal in Mindo
Alissa Welker,

Viaja Más

First weekend of traveling in Ecuador includes a weekend trip to Mindo!

Enjoying the natural beauty that Ecuador has to offer
Alissa Welker,

Learning the Ropes

A blog post about adjusting to life in a foreign city. There are challenges but it is also a reason to celebrate life and enjoy the adventure.

Alissa Welker,

Embarking on a New Adventure

A predeparture post that reflects on the journey that I am about to leave for in a matter of several days. This post highlights how the unknowns are the most...