Today after meeting for class and discussing culture, we visited The Cathedral of Lima. During our tour we were able to learn about the large influence that the church has had on the history of the city, as well as present day cultural elements. Learning about the intricate infrastructure as well as the time and creativity that it took in order to build the cathedral was my favorite part of this trip. The inside is filled with beautiful wooden pieces as well as detailed paintings.
My first full day in Peru was a perfect start to this trip. After sleeping in our new rooms for the first night, and sleeping off our jet lag we were ready to start our day with a class discussion. Our ASU faculty, Aliria and Rita welcomed us with some Peruvian hot chocolate to start off our first class. We then discussed Peruvian history and they provided us with information on the popular sites for art, history, dancing, music, and culture around the city. The best part of the day was when our class went to lunch as a group where we tasted several delicious Peruvian dishes.
After an 8-hour overnight flight, one movie, a few naps, two meals, and several conversations, we finally made a smooth landing in Lima at 7:45 a.m. We were greeted at the airport by a sweet woman named Ompara who gave us a small tour of the city as she led to our residencias and helped us settle in. I was assigned to live in a cozy apartment in Jesus Maria with four other ASU students. As a group, our living accommodations are all extremely unique varying from eccentric colorful villas to urban city apartments.
As I departed from Los Angeles International Airport, I immediately felt a variety of emotions. Of course, I was filled with excitement and an eagerness to start the journey that I have been dreaming of since I started college. However, I was also extremely nervous! I was leaving the United States for the very first time without knowing anyone who would be going on the trip with me. I would also be getting on the longest flight on my life in just a few hours. After I checked my bag in, and said my goodbyes to my family, I was greeted by one familiar face after another.
Started packing today and I'm so excited to be able to explore healthcare from a global perspective this summer in Peru.
Hi! My name is Faith Winston and I am a nursing student at the ASU Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
