Peru

By Nissa B.

Published Jan. 30, 2026

When you think about Peru you likely immediately also think of Machu Picchu, and how couldn't you? It is one of the seven wonders after all, and there are so many iconic photographs of the ancient Incan ruins and the surrounding mountains, its almost impossible to consider Peru without also considering Machu Picchu. However, there…

By Safina E.

Published Jan. 22, 2026

Allianllanchu, one word that means hello, but also means a thousand when you only know one. Arriving in Cusco, Peru, I quickly learned that I would not only be dealing with the high altitude, but also the language barrier between the locals and myself. Simple tasks of ordering a taxi or asking how much an…

By Makayla G.

Published Jan. 21, 2026

Before going on my health science internship in Cusco, Peru, I questioned how well I would be able to communicate with those around me. After my time there, I realized that friendships are more than just words. On my very first day at my internship site, a residential facility for individuals with disabilities and the…

By Ella M.

Published Jan. 21, 2026

Before Peru, I thought the program would be about the places I saw. The views, the hikes, the food, the pictures and all of it was amazing. What I didn’t expect was how special the people would be. Going into it, most of us didn’t really know each other. We were just a group thrown…

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…

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,…

By Betsy K.

Published July 30, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2rk6rYQ Machu Picchu My month in Peru was a highlight of my college experience! I spent three weeks in Lima, staying with the sweetest host, Federico. I took two classes, Peruvian literature and Peruvian culture, at the University of Antonio Ruiz de Montoya. I loved that our classes were small and hands-on. Outside of class,…

By Taelyn H.

Published Jan. 23, 2024

Peru was an experience of a lifetime, introducing everything from different food and music to ethics and perseverance. While in Peru I was given many historical tours of sites throughout Peru and something that was heavily talked about was agriculture and the foods that were cultivated throughout the land based on the temperatures and techniques…

By Jack T.

Published Jan. 19, 2024

From Dec. 27, 2023–Jan. 15, 2024, I was on a study abroad program to the country of Peru. During these 2.5 weeks, I had the opportunity to involve myself in many exceptional experiences that broadened my worldview and developed me as a person. The sights, events and situations I encountered were all amazing in their…

By John B.

Published Jan. 18, 2024

I consider myself to be an avid enjoyer of food and when I was presented with the opportunity to experience a new culinary adventure in a new country, I embraced the experience. One particular dish that stood out to me as both intimidating yet the most enticing was cuy, or guinea pig. https://flic.kr/p/2pxaUoe Peruvian Cuy…