WOW Ecuador

One of my first real “wow” moments happened while we were canoeing deep into the Amazon on our way to visit the Waorani tribe. Hours into the ride, we passed a beach along the river where members of an uncontacted tribe were standing and simply watching us. They didn’t wave, speak, or really react at…

Ecuduor Final Thoughts

Welcome back, traveler, it’s hard to believe this journey is finally coming to an end. As I sit and reflect on everything we experienced throughout Ecuador and the Amazon, I realize this trip became so much more than just a study abroad program. From hiking volcanoes and swimming through waterfalls to living alongside the Waorani…

Before the Journey

Hello fellow travelers, My name is Matthew Hay, and this May I will be traveling to Ecuador on Pitt’s Plus Three Program. I’m a freshman Finance and Politics Major from Philadelphia. I’m also in the Fredricks Honors College and a member of multiple clubs like Panther Equity, Pitt Sports Business Association, the Athletics committee chair…