Two weeks in Peru
By Hannah C.
Published Jan. 21, 2026
I was recently lucky enough to spend two weeks in Cusco, Peru, on a Global Health Service Internship program. I went to a job site (nursing home) every morning for four hours. It was such a special experience to get to know and build relationships with the residents. These interactions were so impactful and will…
Connecting through Quechua
By Samantha S.
Published Jan. 19, 2026
When I first arrived in Cusco, Peru, I was unaware that so many people spoke a second language: Quechua. I assumed Spanish would be the only language I’d hear, but I quickly learned I was wrong. Because Cusco was once the capital of the Inca Empire, many people, preserving their heritage, proudly speak Quechua today,…
Cooking in Cape Town
By Georgia K.
Published Jan. 19, 2026
Our few weeks in South Africa were filled with beautiful beaches and landscapes, insightful museums, and life-changing experiences, discovering the history and culture of Cape Town. Out of the many excursions and field trips we went on, one of my personal favorites was the Bo-Kaap cooking class where we made traditional Cape Malay food. Bo-Kaap…
Snowy streets in Amsterdam
By Eileen M.
Published Jan. 16, 2026
While I spent time in Amsterdam, I enjoyed many of the activities they had to offer. I went to the Van Gough museum, Anne Frank House, the Lookout and more. Walking through the streets of Amsterdam wasn't exactly how I pictured it to be. https://flic.kr/p/2rRYgGu Snow covering the top of the Lookout that gives a…
Churches in Germany
By Eileen M.
Published Jan. 13, 2026
When coming to Germany, I did not expect to encounter as many churches as I did. When spending our first day in Frankfurt, my roomate and I visited at least two churches and we both noticed that they were Catholic. https://flic.kr/p/2rRS54D Cologne Cathedral in its glory at night Many of the churches had similar architect…
New friends in Belize!
By Sidney T.
Published Jan. 12, 2026
I am having an amazing time here in Belize! I've been here for 10 days and have encountered so many great people. First off, people here frequently stop you to say good-morning or ask how you are doing. It does not matter if you know them or not. It has quickly become one of my…
Some things I miss, and some things I learned
By Ginger G.
Published Jan. 5, 2026
I can’t believe I’m home already. I wish I had more time in Korea! I don’t think I can decide what I’ll miss the most. The food, transportation, sights, people and experiences were all amazing. The rice bagel from Tous les Jours, the gym at Hana Square, the Seolleongtang restaurant down the street, the walk…
December in Manchester
By Sasha O.
Published Jan. 2, 2026
I always forget that the U.K. is an island, but the weather here is not exactly like Hawaii or the Bahamas. Instead of breezy sunny days in the 80s, we have very steady weather in the worst way possible. Most days are windy, cold and rainy, hovering in the 40s. It has been like this…
Christmas markets
By Kate K.
Published Dec. 22, 2025
One of the largest differences between the changing of holiday seasons in the United States and in Germany is the switch time between Halloween and Christmas/winter type decorations. This is mostly because they do not have Thanksgiving here and so they move much quicker to decorations for the holidays in December. Here they have Christmas…
European transportation
By Devin D.
Published Dec. 15, 2025
Being able to travel so freely across the EU, specifically within the Schengen zone, has been such a unique experience. Going from a country as large as the U.S., to a continent that is slightly larger has changed my entire perspective on travel. The various modes of transportation from country to country, whether it be…