Benzie Central's Gwen Seger tells about her year-long trip to Ecuador.
In her PowerPoint presentation Gwen included shots of Quito, the large city where she began her stay, as well as many other scenic spots, including the Galapagos Islands. But the main focus of her presentation was on the many other exchange students from around the globe with whom she bonded. She also made friends with her host families, as well as other Ecuadorians.  As was obvious from the Q & A session that followed her presentation, this was a life-changing experience for Gwen. One major lesson for her: the important thing about people is who they really are, not where they are from.