It was a blast and I learned a lot! Ecuador has beautiful scenery to make up to every morning. I learned a lot about the environment and also about myself.
Amanda Schilling, St. Cloud State University, USA

I love Ecuador. I´m so glad I was able to come and experience a culture so different than mine.
Giovan Alonzi, San Francisco State University, USA

I loved seeing Ecuador. I'm so glad I came here. I'd like to be able to come back in the future. I'm also glad to be able to participate with ISV. I would enjoy doing it again.
Jessica Higgs, Southern Utah University, USA

I loved it. The places we visit were incredible and breath-taking. Beautiful country and fantastic guides to show all to us.
Aoife O Reilly, University College Dublin, UK

It was a good way to see the country in the sense that everything is planned out. If that´s what you are looking for. I would definitely recommend it. Thanks for the experience.
Michelle Kunz, University of Calgary, Canada

Enjoyed talk at centre of the world. Good information given about Ecuador´s landscape and history.
Katrina Kernaghan, Manchester, UK

I learned a lot about Ecuador, but I also tried to talk with as many locals/the guides as much as I could to get and understanding of the people and their culture.
Christopher Ryan, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, USA

Great to see all the different parts of Ecuador and the different climates/regions.
Bronwyn Thompson, Queens University, Canada

The Intillacta project was amazing. I learned much more than I would have expected about sustainability, through practices of agro forestry, composting, and ecosystem development.
Michael Petrosoniak, Canada

I feel this project was very fun mostly because of the people we worked with. They were very thankful.
Robert Knowlton, Southern Utah University, USA

Volunteering in Compococha was absolutely incredible. We got to work with the people, as well as for them, and share our cultures.
Jennifer French, University of Western Ontario, Canada

I loved working in Machalilla. The people were so friendly and helpful; they were out working with us every day. I had an incredible time and I will miss my host family very much.
Heather Jones, University of Florida, USA

ISV is the best program I have been on that taught me culture, conservation techniques and language.
Emilia Abromaitis, University of Oregon, USA

My experience working with the children of Chaupi was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done.
Joanna Burtner, UC Los Angeles, USA

The project changed the way I look at things and to myself. It was fun it was very satisfying and everyone was so grateful. If you can go, go! You will have the time of your life.
Alaina Van Thiel, Sussex, UK

I can honestly say that after only 2 weeks that this has been the best experience of my life and I will never forget my time here in Ecuador.
Andrew Golden, Auburn University, USA

The project really puts you out there. You eat, sleep, and breathe the project, and it makes you feel great!
Jeffrey Maeder, Saginaw Valley State University, USA

This was hands down the most interesting, exciting and awesomest (I know that´s not a word) trip I have ever been on, EVER! I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Rebecca Schidlowsky, Queens University, Canada

An amazing trip, so much to do, see and learn. One trip can´t cover all of it.
Chelsey Payette, Wilfred Laurier University, Canada

The range of activities on tour was impressive. Everything was fun and well coordinated. Basically, I had a great time. I have nothing to complain about and everything to be thankful for.
Jennifer Park, SUNY Stony Brook, USA

The adventure tour was amazing. We were able to do so much in only two short weeks. I had a blast!
Rebecca Shrubb, Brock University, Canada

Most amazing two weeks. I Loved it and my leaders.
Elise McCulloch, Weber State University, USA

A very good experience. I did amazing activities and learned a lot!
Timothy Dutch, Glamorgan, UK

I really enjoyed this trip. It´s probably one of the best trips of my life. I really liked volunteering and most of the activities on the tour were awesome.
Trishna Shah, Warwick, UK

This was the best experience of my life. My group was great, the activities were great, and we were all taken care of. I would love to travel with ISV again.
Saffron Williams, Santa Rosa Junior College, USA

I really liked my leader, she was very helpful when we needed it and she was always there with us. She was great at letting us know why we were doing things and how it was going to make an impact and help.
Megan Harper, Northern Michigan University, USA

My Project Leader was awesome! He challenged us to get the most from our experience and taught us a lot.
Kristina Bennwitz, University of Wisconsin La Crosse, USA

My Tour Leader is one of the most knowledgeable person I have ever met. Really interesting to listen to.
Brooke Waggoner, North Carolina State University Raleigh, USA

My Tour Leader made my adventure tour experience so memorable. Fantastic job!
Keeva Madden, University of Ottawa, Canada

Thanks ISV for providing me with such a high quality tour guide.
Jacob Denyer, University of Missouri Kansas City, USA

Couldn't ask for a better tour leader. So nice, and funny. Very caring and concerned for our well being. Amazing tour leader!
Tracey Corner, University of Manitoba, Canada

Our tour guide taught us tons of cool stuff about Ecuador's culture and environment.
Jonathan Williams, University of Wisconsin River Falls, USA

We were kept well-informed about our activities and travelling for the tour. He was very knowledgeable about issues of travel and the tour as well as info about Ecuador.
Lansdale Robinson, Lancaster, UK

Expect the unexpected! Your volunteer experience will challenge you in ways you`d never guess. It also helps you gain perspective about yourself and your understanding of the world!
Johanna Johnson, University of Ottawa, Canada

Overall, this was an amazing experience, the host families, project leaders, and organization workers all made me feel welcome and comfortable.
Caitlin Vandermeer, University of Guelph, Canada

ISV has exceeded my expectations with both project and adventure tour. The guides were great and made the whole experience awesome.
Robert Tate, University of Virginia, USA

The whole trip was fantastic! I´m incredibly impressed with everything on ISV´s end, interns of organization and opportunity.
Adam Moore, Birmingham, UK

Everything was wonderful…the country, the project, the food, the people! I had an amazing time.
Kelly Morgan, No Affiliation, USA

It was a fantastic experience, which I would recommend to anyone who wants to explore the world and try something new.
Sandeep Muram, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

The project and tour has made up my mind that I want to enlist in the peace Corp in Latin America.
Thomas Nangle, Rutgers University - New Brunswick, USA

Overall, a fantastic experience doing thing you would never get to do.
Alisdair Macleod, UK

ISV is a fully opportunity to fully experience a different culture, be integrated with families and community, and work with like-minded people to effect a change where it is needed.
Alex Jeffries, UC Los Angeles, USA

ISV was an opportunity to live outside of my comfort zone and experience like in a way completely different to what I am used to, it was eye-opening and like changing in many different ways.
Stephanie Landry, Mount Allison University, Canada

ISV is truly an amazing program. The ISV volunteer week provide lessons for life. Not only can you improve a community but you can learn how to improve yourself.
Caitlin Doughty, UC Santa Cruz, Canada

It opened my eyes to another world. A lot of things here are a lot simpler than they are in the U.S. More is not always better. You will be amazed by what you learn! Passion for life!
Aisha Martin, University of South Carolina

It was an awesome experience constantly challenging both me and my expectations of Ecuador and the activities. There were some truly unforgettable moments and I met some awesome people that I want to travel with again.
Lauren Marriott, Warwick University, UK

The experience that I have had will be forever imbedded in my heart and mind. The impacts we had on local communities has changed my outlook on life and I cannot wait to make changes in the way I live at home.
Allison Knighton, James Madison University

I am unable to put into words the truly positive outlook on life that this experience has provided me with. To read about another culture in a book as opposed to experiencing it firsthand, the way I did, is without a doubt eye opening in so many ways. I would not have changed a thing!
Eileen Taylor, University of Alberta

I could not think of a better way to spend my summer other than helping out in another country. I feel like I got so much more than I gave because the project is so unique and fulfilling.
Stephanie Meek, Montana State University

Volunteering in Ecuador has been one of the greatest decisions in my life, not only have I learnt so much from the community where I have been staying and my project leader but also from my fellow volunteers.
Ali Price, Queens University, Belfast

It was absolutely wonderful! I learned so much, feel like I made a difference and had a blast while doing it all! I would totally do this again any day! And I hope I get too! Ashley Cabrales, Utah State University

At first I didn’t know what to expect, but after I got there I didn’t want to leave. I am really enjoying my trip. It is a great program!
Stacey Vukmanic, University of Toledo

My volunteer experience at Inti Llacta Reserve in Ecuador was more than just building trails, teaching English classes, planting corn, and maintaining community- it was a once in a lifetime experience that allowed me to explore a country with a beautiful local family and 7 other volunteers while genuinely contributing to a more sustainable, healthy and hopeful future.
Alex Aronson, University of Colorado Boulder

This was one of the best experiences of my life. I will always remember the people we worked with and I am proud of the work we did.
Danielle Pecaut, Iowa State University

Volunteering with ISV gives you a new perspective on what it means to contribute. It gives you a sense of ownership and responsibility for the state of the world. I loved being able to contribute to Ecuador and I would absolutely recommend this life changing experience.
Justine Hunse, Brock University

The experience was amazing. The community welcomed us to such an extent that I felt like family on the first day. It was really hard to leave them and it is still the most amazing experience to me.
Nicole Neshevich, University of Guelph

This was the best, most ridiculous, most fun, breathtaking, limit-pushing, adrenaline charging, friend making trip I’ve ever been on.
Varun Mehra, UC Los Angeles

Many experiences that would not have been possible without ISV!
Christopher Mangini, University of Connecticut

I couldn't have asked for a better experience in Ecuador. This is something I would recommend to anyone looking for a memorable experience.
Nicole Iantorno, University of Ottawa

It was an amazing experience and I have fallen in love with Ecuador.
Kerstin Opitz, Iowa State University

This is an awesome organization and I will be telling people about this great opportunity that I will remember for the rest of my life.
Nadia Pustina - University of Ottawa

I feel honored and blessed to have had the opportunity to see Ecuador and do so many amazing things in such a short time.
Alexandra Aronson - University of Colorado Boulder

Ecuador is amazing! I am so happy that I traveled with ISV!
Ashley Cabrales, Utah State University

I don't want to go home. The trip will stay with me forever. I had great project and tour leaders along with awesome support staff.
Kara Tucker, Arizona State University

This is one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I love Ecuador and the people here are great.
Brandi Ritz, Kent State University

It was an awesome experience constantly challenging both me and my expectations of Ecuador and the activities. There were some truly unforgettable moments and I met some awesome people that I want to travel with again.
Lori Marriott, Warwick University

This is my third ISV trip and I have yet to be disappointed (Australia in 2004, Costa Rica in 2005, and Ecuador in 2006). Ecuador is a beautiful country with friendly people. The volunteering was very rewarding and the adventure tour was a great way to try new activities and tour the country. Thank you ISV!
Meredith Soon, University of British Columbia, Canada

An incredible experience because we got to see all the diversities of Ecuador, from snow to the beaches. Everything was very well organized.  I always felt safe and very well looked after.
Sarah Macdonald, University of Guelph, Canada

Wouldn't trade this experience for the world. This was by far the best thing I have ever done… I feel like ISV opened my eyes to a life I never knew before.
Ashley Kehoe, Grand Valley State University

This trip completely blew my mind- from the volunteering to the adventure tour- I have never had a better time. Everything has gone above and beyond my original expectations. This is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, the best trip I have ever been on.
Jonathan Sells, University of Ottawa, Canada

This trip is not only filled with AWESOME activities but great opportunities to learn about the Ecuadorian culture and wildlife! I would recommend this experience to anyone.
Brittany Floer, Central Michigan University 

ISV offers a new and unique experience that I doubt could be had otherwise. The dedication and commitment of ISV and my fellow volunteers has given me one of the most important experiences of my life; enriched with memories and friendships.
Rafael Jara, University of Miami 

It was not simply life changing; it was also life-affirming. The trip exposed me to possibilities for human existence that are far superior to those that I was previously aware of. It helped me to understand what my place in the world is and where that place may be. Thanks ISV.
Adam Zbinden, USC 

This experience was everything that ISV said it would be and so much more. I've seen so many beautiful places that words will never be able to describe, incredible people from all over the world, heard sounds of nature I never thought existed, seen colors of green, yellow, and blue in the jungle that I never thought was possible, and I lived one month of my life that I know I'll never live like again. It was one of the best decisions I could have made. ISV has given me a great opportunity that has opened my eyes to possibilities that now I know I can accomplish and learn from. Thank you ISV for everything! Thank you Ecuador!
Manna Hara, University of Michigan Ann Arbor 

Greatest experience of my life. Met some people I'll be friends with for life.  Learned a lot about culture, other people, and myself. Would definitely do something like this again with ISV.
Chelsea Corson, University of Colorado Boulder 

ISV - best thing ever invented. It was a wonderful way to explore a new country, meet people across the nation, and serve the environment. I am looking forward to planning another trip with ISV. Thank you ISV!!!
Averi Henderson, North Carolina State University 

I'll definitely return one day and am grateful to ISV for giving me this opportunity.  The friends that I've made on this trip are amazing and I would have never have met them if it weren't for ISV.  Thank you!
Charlene Ivanoff, University of Guelph, Canada 

It was amazing to help the people, learn, and make a difference.  Everything ran as planned or better!  Everyone should take this trip!
Mark Roberts, Oregon State University 

It was a life-changing experience and an incredible opportunity.  I have grown incredibly as a person.  I have gained the confidence to travel on my own and a stronger sense of my own passions.  Thank you, Thank you!
Amy Rizzotto, George Washington University 

I had an unforgettable experience! This was one of the best months of my life! 
Thank you so much!
Matthew Kaehr, Purdue University 

This has truly been an experience of a lifetime.  This trip will forever hold a special place in my heart, as will Ecuador.  Thank you so much.  It has been amazing.
Leslie Williams, University of Wisconsin Whitewater 

Honestly, the work is hard, but with the chance to meet so many people and learn so much of what these organizations do for the environment, community and volunteers, it is definitely worth it.
Tonya Rushcall, University of Alberta, Canada 

I gained a different outlook on life and appreciate everything I have so much more now.
Erica Colmenero, Texas A&M 

It was definitely the time of my life. I experienced so many new things, met great people, and really had a life changing experience.
Jamie Bullus, University of Oklahoma 

I gained so much more than I thought I could in only one month; personally, socially, mentally and physically. The activities were amazing! I have so many new memories to share with everyone. Great program!
Kristen Child, Utah State University

This was definitely the best experience ever. The things I learned and the people I interacted with will forever change my life.  Mi amore Ecuador!
Pamela De Vivar, Cypress City College

 This was an amazing trip!  My work experience with ISV will be something I'll always remember.  It gave me a good attitude to go home with.  I would highly recommend ISV!
Carly Steffl, Western Michigan University

I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to be a part of this experience. It makes me look at life in a whole new way.  I would definitely do it again! You can't beat a lifetime's worth of adventure and the quality of my entire experience packed into four weeks.
Dana Dentice, University of Wisconsin Madison 

It was amazingly eye opening and informative. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I learned and experienced more in a month than I ever thought possible! I would highly recommend ISV to everyone! This was the best time of my life!
David Friedman, San Francisco State University 

Working in the Galapagos was a life changing experience that opened my eyes to the fragile ecosystem that still exists in this isolated archipelago.  Words cannot express how amazing this trip was.
Lacey Hilgers, University of Montana 

This was a great trip. Every single thing we did was rewarding, went smoothly, pushed our limits, kept everyone excited, and would be hard to experience otherwise. I would not trade this experience for anything.  Groups like us are what will make the difference for places like this.
Kelly Lane, University of Virginia 

I absolutely loved Jatun Sacha! It was amazing and the tour gave me a completely different experience. I got to try things that I have never done and never would have done. Seeing so many different cities gave me a feel of all the different cultures within one country. I got to see the jungle, mountains, and ocean.  It was incredible!
Brooke Parkinson, University of Utah