Nicollee Hammer
I'm from Ohio but I've traveled since I was little so I've got to see many different countries and experience different perspectives and ways of life. I enjoy meeting new people and trying new things. I can't wait to see what Ecuador has to offer!
Blogs by Nicollee Hammer
10 Things to Bring
Things I wish I knew to bring or leave behind before packing for the Galapagos/Mainland Ecuador
Santa Cruz and Shark Tagging
My last class was crazy fun. We got to go to another island for diving and even go shark tagging!
Island Hopping with IES Abroad
During my spring break the IES Abroad program all went island hopping around the Galapagos Islands to explore new places and see tons of different animals! We...
Scuba Diving, Surf Lessons, and Snails
New classes and activities I've done over my next few weeks exploring the Galapagos and all it has to offer!
Welcome to Galapagos!
Here is a summary of my first few week in the Galapagos and what I've experienced so far. Can't wait to see what's to come!
A Week in the Amazon Rainforest
My track Marine Ecology was the first to go to Tiputini for a week and it was one of the coolest weekends of my life! We saw monkeys, a jaguar, an anaconda...
Cotopaxi Horseback Riding and the Coolest Airbnb Ever!
My friends and I decided to rent a place in Cotopaxi National Park for the weekend and it ended up being one of the best experiences of our semester so far!
Arriving to a State of Emergency
After arriving in Quito and meeting my gracious host family, our school had closed the second day of classes after the country was announced to be in a state of...
The Beginning of a New Chapter
My thoughts on how it has been preparing to move abroad and experience new culture and country!