I'm currently a senior student at Wheaton College, studying International Relations and Spanish. I've thoroughly enjoyed integrating the many fields of study in a liberal arts education into my degree.

This past year, I received the opportunity to spend six months in Ecuador as an intern with Paz y Esperanza (Peace and Hope International). Because Ecuador is a Spanish-speaking country, I rapidly developed my Spanish abilities.

Interestingly enough, I greatly disliked Spanish classes w...