When I Get Home…
Even though I still have six weeks to go until I come home, there are a couple of things I am already excited for (besides seeing my friends, my family and my home country). Here are just a few things … Continue reading
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Environmental Issues: Peru vs. United States
This week in class, we have been talking a lot about the environment. Peru has three distinct regions: the Amazon Rainforest, the Andes Mountains and the desert. With such a vast expanse of resources, it’s only natural that money-hungry humans … Continue reading
Being a Girl and a Tourist in a “Macho” Society
I’m not usually one to complain about gender issues, but here, they seem to be everywhere. One of the first things they warned us girls about was being in vulnerable situations. A lot of it was common sense stuff, things … Continue reading
Strange things I’ve eaten since coming to Peru
By: Katie King OK, so maybe the food’s not THAT spicy. In fact, I haven’t eaten anything spicy since coming here. While Peruvians do like their spices, they’re fairly easy to avoid if you have sensitive taste buds like I … Continue reading
A New Kind of Education
By: Katie King When I went to college for the first time, I was ready for a new mindset when it came to school. Like a lot of people, in high school I stressed myself out worrying about getting all … Continue reading