Elise Fuente
My name is Elise Fuente and I'm a senior at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. I'm studying International Affairs with a concentration in International Development and I have a keen interest in Latin America. I'm studying in Quito after a semester in Buenos Aires and I hope to keep exploring the region as much as possible! I have passion for sustainability, service, languages, and the outdoors, but sometimes I still dream about being a chef. :)
Blogs by Elise Fuente
Balancing self-fulfilling prophecy and spontaneity: The stories we choose to tell ourselves
Reflections on my year abroad and the journey of life.
Big Dreams, Narrow Visions, and the Multiple Realities of Living in Latin America
Reflections of my place as an American traveling in Ecuador & Latin America.
A 24-Hour Adventure of a Lifetime: Volcán Cotopaxi
Hiking, biking, hail, and mist: the extremes of Ecuador and study abroad!
A Typical Day in the Life
A post for the average days
Rainforest Magic & Bumps in the Road: 4 Days in the Amazon
Our second and final IES Abroad-led trip of the semester was to the Tiputini Biological Field Station in the Amazon Rainforest! So much beauty, a few...
Accounts of Carnaval in the Central Highlands
Celebrating Carnaval: Four days, three cities
On the Move in Ecuador
Journeys through Quito and beyond by bus, taxi, plane, and truck.
Blue-footed Boobies, Boat Rides, and Beaches: Four Action-Packed Days in the Galapagos Islands
Our first class trip: The Galapagos!
Rain, Shine, Sunburns, and Shivers: Adventures from My First Two Weeks in Quito
My first two weeks in Quito were full of adventures and fun weather. Quality host family time, a beach getaway, and day trips- read about them here!
Onto the Next Adventure: From Buenos Aires to Quito
Read about how I chose to study abroad with IES Abroad for a second time after my first semester in Buenos Aires!