Anyone going to Ecuador with the PEace Corps in June 2008??

Question

I jsut recieved my peace corps placement packet. And i will be leaving to Ecuador on june 16, 2008 doing urban youth development? is there anyone else that is leaving to Ecuador around this time with the PEace corps? also, did ur palcement officer mention anything about having to live with the host family for all two years? Is this required or can you live on your own after the required 3-6 months for training?

Answer 1

What part are you going to? Ecuador has many cities some big and some small. It would be wise to learn basic Spanish before you get there and be careful in Manta and Esmeraldas.

Thanks for your service!

Answer 2

well no but i lived in ecuador for 5 years...its a really pretty place...some places get really hot..and its a fairly poor country