One more semester down, DC style

Another semester is over... this one was spent in Washington D.C. I was part student (1 day a week) and part intern (4 days a week). I was an intern at Partners of the Americas, which is a non-profit organization with a vast network particularly in the western hemisphere that connects volunteers as well as carries out social development programs.My role in this organization was to work with the VP Matt, and Michelle in the communications office. The major focus of the semester was the Second World Summit for Youth Volunteering in Colombia. I provided support in the area of registrations and flights,as well as anything else that was needed. Through this role I was able to get to know some of the amazing youth in our international network. Obviously being at the office also allowed me to get to know the Partners staff, which is a dynamic, knowledgeable and welcoming team.

As far as D.C. in general goes, I fell in love with the city. There are beautiful neighborhoods to explore, lectures and events to attend, diversity, and a population that knows what is going on in the world. I spent every weekend trying something new and meeting more people. "Networking" is a big deal down here, but I didn't really see myself doing anything differently than I usually do, which is being somewhere new and getting to know the environment. One blessing that sticks out in particular was stumbling across Capital City Church. It is unlike any church that I have been to before, full of young professionals who aren't restrained in their passion and motivation for God. Some of those lovely people are below :)

It would take forever to write about all that I learned over these past 4 months. I will cut it off here, as I will be leaving the city soon to head home to these goofs

I will spend about 2 weeks at home before my next adventure-- back to Ecuador for a month!