Conectado Interview Codes

Language barriers
-Overwhelming sometimes
-Speaking Spanish most parts of the day
Previous expectations
-Being tired after traveling
-Unfamiliarity can be difficult sometimes when things aren’t what you expect them to be
-Didn’t expect them to be so frugal
Food
-Trying something different every day
-Lots of desserts (ice cream)
-different fruits
-different juices
Greater significance of trip
-Broaden horizons
-new appreciation for life
-appreciation for different cultures
-trying to not automatically believe stereotypes
-gained more sympathy for all people
-opening doors for opportunities in the future
Comparison to US
-People aren’t in a rush
-Crazy weather
-different, colorful flowers
-markets
-Different foods
-People in Cuenca don’t drink water
Adapting/coping
-Feel homesick when frustrated
-Feeling more confident after experiencing new things
Favorite places
-hiking Cajas
-Tutto Freddo in Cuenca
Host family
-Accepting
-Patient
-Take her places
Differences in daily routines
-People in Cuenca don’t drink water
-Don’t use new towels as often
-the hot water in the showers is not predictable
-Have to plan when to wash clothes/towels because if it’s cold or dark they won’t dry


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