Beach, Andes, and Amazon- All found here in Peru Past Review

By (Environmental Studies., Western Washington University) for

Western Washington University: Traveling - Ecotourism in Peru

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I love south America and want to move there

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was very laid back so it made it easy to really take in all my experiences.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Weakness- we moved around way too much! We didn't stay in one location for more than two nights and I got really worn out and really sick at the end of the trip.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

food was great! Don't eat out at fancy restaurants cause they are really expensive.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Pache Mama, rainforest botanical garden

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Felt really safe in the city. We went on a really difficult hike and I felt unprepared without any food left for me.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Many people spoke English, I really want to learn Spanish.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
  • Hotel
  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Home stays
  • Rainforest
* What could be improved?
  • Organization of schedule
  • communication of schedule