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Experience new ways of thinking and seeing the world in partnership with Pachaysana across Ecuador.

Program Overview
This VISION experience will be packed with opportunities to engage with local communities across Ecuador, all with the purpose of understanding the past in order to live for a more just present and future. You will have the opportunity to engage with the juxtapositions and bridges between ancestral cultures and colonial ones, immerse yourself in understanding about the relationships between land and identities, and gain insights about environmental justice and indigenous ways of knowing. If you are ready for a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn, reflect, act, and create, this VISION experience is for you.

Program Dates: January 8-21, 2027

This VISION trip cost is projected to be $4,500.

All inclusive: Flights, lodging, meals, transportation and experiences.

We encourage all interested students to apply for the VISION program scholarships as part of the program application. Consideration will be given to applicants who exhibit substantial financial need as determined by the St. Thomas financial aid office.

About Pachaysana
Rooted in the values of pluriversality, balance, justice, and celebration, Pachaysana aims to reimagine education and environmental justice as collective creations to foster liberation and unlearn embodied and systemic injustice. This mission is fulfilled by partnering with local Ecuadorian partner communities to co-create all programming. In the process, the hope is to redesign our collective understanding of what the environment is and our relationship with it. 

• Collaborate on Community Projects: Work alongside The Center's staff on initiatives that address local needs, fostering mutual learning and impactful change.​
• Cultural Immersion: Experience daily life in Quito, engaging with local traditions, languages, and customs to gain a profound appreciation of Ecuadorian culture.​
• Educational Exchange: Participate in academic discussions and workshops focusing on education, health care, legal assistance, and technical training—fields pivotal to regional development.

Join us for VISION J-Term 2027 and be part of a journey that fosters cross-cultural connection, critical reflection, and a commitment to social impact.

This experience is open to BUSN 200 students only.

Program Dates: January 7-17, 2027

Embark on a transformative journey with VISION J-Term 2027 to Quito, Ecuador, a city rich in culture and history. This program offers students an immersive experience, engaging deeply with local communities and exploring the complexities of social justice, economic disparity, and educational sustainability.

This VISION trip cost is projected to be $3,500.

This VISION experience is a partnership with BUSN 200.

All inclusive: Flights, lodging, meals, transportation and experiences.

We encourage all interested students to apply for the VISION program scholarships as part of the program application. Consideration will be given to applicants who exhibit substantial financial need as determined by the St. Thomas financial aid office.

Established over 60 years ago by Jesuit priest Father John Halligan, The Center: A Family of Families provides holistic care for children and their families in Quito.

Their services include education, hot meals, health care, legal assistance, ministerial support, and technical training in various fields, all designed in response to the evolving needs of the community.