The Experiment Ecuador: The Galápagos Islands & the Cloud Forest Pre-Departure Orientation by World Learning Youth Exchange

Share your name & where you are calling from

WorldLearning — 2026-05-30 03:16:13 UTC

What are you looking forward to learning on your program this summer?

WorldLearning — 2026-05-30 03:16:13 UTC

Hi, I'm Anna Gail, Senior Program Officer, calling from southern Vermont

WorldLearning — 2026-05-30 03:16:13 UTC

Greetings, I'm Dr. Anna Gail Caunca (she/her) and go by Anna Gail or AG. I have been working with World Learning since 2015 and this is my 5th summer with The Experiment. I love collaborating with our global partners and supporting participants to expand their worldview. I'm a mama, pickleball player, and a beginner circus arts aerialist.

Post your questions here

WorldLearning — 2026-05-30 03:16:13 UTC

If we don't get to all the questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to info@experiment.org.

2026-06-01 19:06:27 UTC

Hi I’m koi Leconte I’m from key west Florida. I am Most excited to learn about the environment in Ecuador.

Matteo, New York

2026-06-01 19:06:58 UTC

2026-06-01 19:07:23 UTC

Hi, I'm Kaia Corens and I'm from Virginia

2026-06-01 19:07:52 UTC

Hi, I'm Iona, and I'm from Connecticut

2026-06-01 19:08:00 UTC

I’m Anthony I’m from key west Fl

2026-06-01 19:08:20 UTC

Hi, I'm Noah Carlevarini. Im from New York.

Nowrin, New York

2026-06-01 19:08:39 UTC

Hey I'm Nowrin, I'm from Queens, New York. I am most excited to interact and learn about the biological life in ecuador.

I’m looking forward to seeing the wildlife

2026-06-01 19:08:40 UTC

2026-06-01 19:09:09 UTC

I'm looking forward to seeing all of the biodiversity and exploring a new country

2026-06-01 19:09:12 UTC

I am most looking forward to learning about the culture in Ecuador and visiting the Galapagos

I'm looking forward to learning about the culture of Ecuador

2026-06-01 19:09:16 UTC

2026-06-01 19:09:38 UTC

Helloo, my name is Mia and I’m from Kansas City, Missouri!

2026-06-01 19:10:10 UTC

I am most looking forward to seeing the wildlife and culture of Ecuador.

Hi I'm Vanessa Trien, mom of Laila Cowan who unfortunately can't make it today but will watch the recording. We're from Brookline, MA

2026-06-01 19:10:44 UTC

2026-06-01 19:11:09 UTC

I’m looking forward to making new connections with people from different backgrounds and learning about Ecuador’s culture.

Eli Gelormini.

2026-06-01 19:11:30 UTC

Hello! I am from California, specifically the bay area. I am so excited to meet everyone!

Meeting the group, the host family and going to the Galapagos

2026-06-01 19:11:35 UTC

Eli Gelormini

2026-06-01 19:13:13 UTC

I am most excited to see the animals and forests of Ecuador. I really love animals. I am also really excited to talk to everyone. :D!

2026-06-01 19:13:29 UTC

Hello my name is Lazaro Garcia. I attend Coral Shores High School. I'm very interested in the biodiversity of the forest and Galapagos. I'm looking forward to studying a field in Biology in the future. I'm not sure what field yet, but I'm hoping this would narrow down my decisions.

Lazaro Garcia

2026-06-01 19:20:36 UTC

I'm looking forward to ironically, experimenting with new experiences. Meeting new people, Traveling to new places, and the biodiversity.

2026-06-01 19:50:20 UTC

What island in the Galapagos are we going too?

2026-06-01 19:51:22 UTC

Will there be laundry detergent that we can use at the hostels or should we bring our own? Also, where will we leave our extra luggage when we go to the Galapagos?

2026-06-01 20:01:30 UTC

what type of weather is to be expected?

Q&A no longer monitored

WorldLearning — 2026-06-01 20:53:14 UTC

Watch the recording of your pre-departure orientation for the answers to these questions. This Q&A is no longer being monitored, so please reach out to info@experiment.org for further questions. Gracias!