Jenny found connections that semester that have lasted years — from a deal with the empanada man to being surprised by getting to spend a semester with her cousin!

From hiking in the jungle to getting ESL teaching experience, Levi’s (Liberty University) summer in Ecuador did not disappoint.

Since high school, Abby knew she wanted to study abroad once she got to college. When she got to Vanguard she walked into the Study Abroad office as a freshman and started planning — but she thought she wanted to go somewhere else.

Casian (Liberty University) spent not one but TWO semesters abroad with L&LI. On today’s episode, Casian and Ashleigh talk challenges, friendships, and go deep about the impactful experiences he had that led to some life-long lessons.

Nanette (Azusa Pacific) spent a semester abroad in Ecuador in 2021 and took an Experiential tour to Amsterdam in 2022.

Grace and Anna didn’t know they would be roommates when they got to Quito, but they connected instantly and have cherished a rich friendship ever since their semester spent studying abroad.