This weekend, we visited the beautiful city of Mindo in the cloudforest. In an effort to onset our carbon footprint from the flights to Ecuador, we partnered with our friend Klever Tello, an employee in the Mindo municipal government, in…
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Study AbroadCarbon Onset in Mindo
Study AbroadCooking Class: Learning to Make Nasi Goreng
Our SSTers learned to make their own lunch! Nasi Goreng, Indonesia’s classic everyday meal, is a basic fried rice recipe with many variations. Usually containing flavors of shallots, garlic, chili (made as spicy as you like it!), some kind of…
Study AbroadPRAMBANAN!
A major highlight of our trip so far was visiting the famous Prambanan, a UNESCO world heritage site and the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. We toured the temple complex, and climbed many stairs to greet the Hindu pantheon of…
Study AbroadWeek 2: Religion in Indonesia
The academic theme for our second week of Study is Religion in Indonesia. Indonesia’s 17,000 islands contain incredibly diverse expressions of culture and faith. While there are 6 nationally recognized religions here (Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism), we…
Study AbroadWeek 1: History & Politics in Indonesia
Our academic theme for Week 1 has been Indonesian History & Politics. We heard two lecturers on this theme, visited the Kraton (Palace and home of Yogyakarta’s Sultan), read historical sources and listened to an audiobook overviewing Indonesia’s dynamic history.…
Study AbroadThe Academic Side of SST
Daily life on SST provides incredibly rich learning experiences, from living with host families to simply experiencing waking up in a new culture each day. But the learning doesn’t stop there. Students also attend language class each afternoon, hear lectures…
Study AbroadGetting to Know Yogyakarta
On SST Indonesia ’26, students spent their first few days getting to know Yogyakarta: learning to use various transportation systems, trying new foods, exploring new places, and getting acquainted with the universities where they will learn from lecturers and language…
Photo AlbumsSeed Swap 2026
On Saturday, Jan. 17, community members from throughout Michiana came together to share seeds, starters and gardening knowledge in the annual Seed Swap.
Articles‘Goshen Genius’ Ben Ganger ’16 to compete on Jeopardy! Wednesday
Ben Ganger '16 returns to Jeopardy! for the Tournament of Champions. His first episode will air on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Study AbroadWeekend Adventures with Host Families
We had an active weekend! Many host families took their students on adventures in and around Quito. They visited Parque Metropolitano, centro histórico, teleférico, Otavalo, Pichincha, Parque Bicentenario, Mitad del Mundo, Lago San Pablo, Nono, Tabacundo, among others. Here are…
Study AbroadHistory and Art in Ecuador
This week, we became acquainted with Ecuador’s history and art, beginning with a tour of churches in Quito’s centro histórico. One of the largest and most notable is the Basilica, which serves as a large cultural and religious landmark in…
Study AbroadHost Family Ceremony
On Monday evening, 11 host families gathered at Rumah Goshen to meet the SSTers who will be living with them for the next 6 weeks. SST leaders Luke and Janie Beck Kreider hosted the event, and students expressed their gratitude…
ArticlesShands Stoltzfus publishes new book
Regina Shands Stoltzfus, professor of peace, justice and conflict studies at Goshen College, recently published a new book!
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Rhizome – January 2026
January 2026 issue of the Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism newsletter, Rhizome.
EventsC. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest
The annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest gives Goshen College students an opportunity to explore peace from a faith perspective, get involved in the cause of peace, test ideas, and cultivate rhetorical skills.
EventsRed Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive in the Mark Community Room of Westlawn Hall. Volunteer and help save a life!
Events66th Annual Concerto-Aria Concert
Student winners of the annual Goshen College Concerto-Aria Competition will perform their works with the GC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jimin Seo.
EventsExplore Goshen Day
Prospective students, join us for Winter Explore Goshen Day! This is your opportunity to experience life as a Goshen College student.
EventsWinter Choral Concert
The Goshen College Choirs will present their annual Winter Choral Concert in Sauder Concert Hall. Performing are the Goshen College Chamber Choir and Voices of the Earth, conducted by H. Roz Woll, and Vox Profundi, conducted by Jeshua Franklin.
EventsRieth Recital Series: The Sherer Trio
The Sherer Trio brings together three of Goshen College’s instrumental faculty in this Rieth Recital Series event on Feb. 6.
ArticlesCollege announces MLK Day Celebration
Goshen College is pleased to announce its annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on Monday, January 19.
President's BlogMy word for 2026
I am learning eagerly and rapidly about AI and how it might change our work at Goshen College for the good. At the same time, I want to bring into clear focus what it means to be human. At GC, we are followers of the way of Jesus, who was God expressed in human form: born into a body, living among us and experiencing physical death. My word for the year is human.
Study AbroadWelcome to Indonesia!
On Friday afternoon, January 9, after over 30 hours of travel, all 11 students arrived together on Java. Getting to Yogyakarta, our Study Term home base for 6 weeks, involved multiple flights, trains, cars, and taxis. We are settling in,…
Study AbroadFirst Days in Ecuador
The Ecuador SST unit kicked off their first few days in Quito.
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