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…
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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…