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8 to go on Ecuador trip to experience simple life
Jessica Hagerty
Issue date: 2/22/07 Section: News
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On Feb. 24, Zawrotney and the other students are traveling to a Christian community in Ecuador as a part of The Rostro de Cristro experience. Rostro de Cristo, meaning "face of Christ," is a service immersion trip where students work with the Ecuadorian people in hopes of finding long term solutions to poverty problems.
The students were shown a movie to get a feel of what they are to expect when they arrive in Ecuador. Zawrotney said the video shows images such as broken down houses and muddy, unpaved roads. They were also told that their meals would be much less filling than usual.
"I still don't really know what to expect. We were told to be open-minded," Zawrotney said as she prepares for the trip.
This Christian community is used to teach these students how to incorporate God to their everyday lifestyles. They were told to be high in faith upon going on the trip to build a strong relationship with the Ecuadorian people.
Throughout the entire country of Ecuador, 95 percent of the population is Catholic
The simple lifestyle the students will experience consists of wearing clothing somewhat similar to the Ecuadorians, such as t-shirts and longer shorts instead of clothing that is high in fashion.
They are also expected to live off of almost one dollar per day. One of their goals is to try and fit in and not draw so much attention to the fact that they are American.
No electronics or luxury products are permitted on the trip.
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