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The Closest Place to Space Andrea Falconí
AEMPPI - Ecuador neoin.aemppi.ec@gmail.com
I have traveled the World and although I’ve been to incredible places I can say that there is no place as unique and beautiful as my country, Ecuador. The passion I have for it has pushed me this year to make our exchanges better, turning them into a perfect opportunity for people around the world to visit, discover and fall in love with Ecuador. It is unbelievable all the work we’ve done this year regarding the exchanges. Since we gained legal recognition from the Ecuadorian government, things have just kept rolling for us. From signing contracts with the most prestigious hospitals, to working vigorously to improve our Academic Quality, I can say that the exchanges from AEMPPI Ecuador are a once in a lifetime opportunity. Now, they are not only focused on fun, but are also built based on the student’s objectives and expectations. As a country, we offer unique opportunities; such as helping women during labor work, or attending surgeries with nationally recognized surgeons. Our exchanges are personalized, where each tutor works with one single student, improving the learning process and skills acquisition. Since January, we’ve made hundreds of new arrangements, expecting that our exchanges will become the best in the region, and why
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not, the whole Federation. Ecuador is one of the tiniest countries in South America, but don’t be fooled, we have it all! Conformed by 4 different regions, each one with breathtaking landscapes and adventures for all type of nature lovers; that can all be visited by traveling just a few hours. We are the country with the largest biodiversity in the whole world. In our Amazon you can enjoy watching jaguars, play with monkeys and get to know the culture from our ancient tribes. The Andes, where our main cities are built, has beautiful landscapes that are enjoyable from each part of the city. Don’t passively watch nature go by, experience it: go hiking, biking, kayaking, and horseback riding through our volcanoes and mountains. If you are not a mountain person, we count with an unbelievable coastline, where you will swim in natural beaches and enjoy yourself, by learning how to surf and scuba dive. If you are lucky enough, you can even watch the spectacular humpback whale show during our summer season. The best part of it, a place that is unique in the whole world, Galapagos Islands. Heard about Darwin? Well, inspired by Galapagos, Darwin developed his Theory of Evolution and Natural Selection. This archipelago in the Pacific Ocean is filled with strangely fearless and curious animals that can’t be found anywhere else. One day you could be watching timeworn giant tortoises in the misty highlands, and the next you could be snorkeling with playful sea lions in crystal-clear water. There really is nowhere else quite like it. So, what are you waiting for? “When all you need is Ecuador” (Ministry of Tourism, 2016).
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