26 Jan 2023
I just returned from a week of ISE's traveling classroom in the Galapagos -- it was spectacular from start to finish.
Eugenio was excellent and organized an absolutely perfect trip, and every detail was included. Somehow, he ensured the trip went smoothly, coordinating remotely from Quito! He made me feel incredibly welcome in Quito and offered support and advice at every turn.
Vanessa is an incredible teacher, one of the best I've had in any Spanish class. The intensive week with her helped me more deeply understand nuances in the usage of the tenses. She built my confidence while setting high expectations and holding me to them, a difficult balance to strike, but she did so with ease and empathy. She was also constantly teaching; at every meal and every outing, she made interactive lessons for us that I forgot were lessons. If you are lucky enough to have Vanessa as a teacher, you will learn a lot more than Spanish; you will learn empathy, life lessons, and the beauty and strength of human character.