Breaking through language barriers

My experience at the local school for the last service project was probably one of my favorite experiences on this whole trip. The innocent love and affection the children had for us...

A monumental visit to Machu Picchu

Getting to visit one of the seven wonders of the world was absolutely a highlight of this trip. Machu Picchu was quite spectacular and seeing a place in-person for the first time...

Connecting with communities through service-learning

Service work in another country has emphasized to me that if you go with the mindset that you are saving the people there, then you are actually doing them a disservice. I never...

Touchdown Lima!

WOW. Some opportunities are found on your own and others find you. I definitely think Peru found me. Since I last...

Meet Brianna Ungaro - 2019 Peru Study Abroad Blogger

Buenos Dias! My name is Brianna Ungaro. I am a junior at Arizona State University in the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation. I was raised in Houston, Texas by an...

The Health Care Literacy Primer - Week 4

Alana Herman, CONHI's Study Abroad Blogger shares the final week of her time in Peru and reflects on her experiences.

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Machu Picchu - Week 3

Alana Herman, CONHI's Study Abroad Blogger recaps the third week of the study abroad program in Peru.

Machu Picchu...

Cuzco and The Umbasbamba Welcoming-Week 2

Alana Herman, CONHI's Study Abroad Blogger recaps her second week in Peru.

The first thing the villagers did upon our arrival was place flower lays on us, take our...

Lima Exploration and Peru Immersion -Week 1

Alana Herman, CONHI's Study Abroad Blogger recaps what her first week was like in Peru.

During my first week...

Meet Alana Herman - CONHI 2018 Study Abroad Student Blogger!

¿Quien es Alana Herman?

Hola, I am Alana Herman, one of the bubbliest, nerdiest people you will ever meet. I’m a nursing major as well as a third...

Adios Amigos

Today with tears in our eyes and love in our hearts, we spent our last morning in the village of Umasbamba. Peru has been like a garden to me. We all came here as small seeds, and this environment...

Go Team!

Today, was the last day of service work and our last full day in the village. Yes, many of us are exhausted, but our hearts are full. We have been able to complete many small projects that will...

A Love for the Village

For four days we lived in the village that we had been visiting for the last couple of weeks. This environment was completely different than what I have been used to. Yes, change is scary and it...

Made With Love

During my time visiting and serving in the village of Umasbamba, I have learned about the importance of weaving. Weaving is extremely important for the village culturally as well as financially....

Prenatal Assessments in Peru

My day in the clinic was extremely exciting because it was my first clinical experience in a hospital outside of the United States. My favorite part of this day was working in the Obstetrics and...

Amantani Island

After hours cruising through the lake and stopping by to visit several islands, we docked on Amantani Island for the night. After eating lunch, relaxing, hiking, and watching the sun set over the...

Lake Titicaca

During our trip, a group of students and I took an excursion to Lake Titicaca. We were able to meet many people and learn about the history of the islands and the techniques used to make them. On...

Ready, Set, Serve!

The village of Umasbamba is an hour bus ride from the city of Cusco and today we came here for the first time to start our service learning project. We partnered with Kaya Responsible Travel in...

New Familia, New Surroundings

After a long journey from Machu Picchu, I arrived at my homestay in the city of Cusco. After knocking on the door, my classmate and I were greeted by our new family for the very first time....

"Picchu" Means Mountain

After one flight, two busses, and one train ride we are finally here in Machu Picchu and I must say I am amazed. Upon arrival, we were informed about how ancient Incan people constructed the city...

Flying High

Yesterday, we woke up at 4 o'clock in the morning to head to the airport in order to board our short flight from Lima to Cusco. Although I was tired on the plane from waking up early, I was...

City Living & City Learning

It is unbelievable that one week has already passed since I landed in Lima! It was truly amazing visiting the beach, museums, cathedrals, and historical sites in the city. Our class discussions...

La Catedral de Lima

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...

What’s on the Menu?

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...

Bienvenido a Perú

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...

Dare to Depart

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...

New experiences await!

Started packing today and I'm so excited to be able to explore healthcare from a global perspective this summer in Peru.

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