Homestretch
Previous Next Today we said hasta luego to Peru and hello to the United States. Even though we all enjoyed our study abroad experience, many of us are thankful to return home and get back into our normal routines. Study abroad is an amazing thing to participate in and everyone should do it at least
We made it!
We are finally settled in Durban for our first full day. The flight was long but well worth it once we set foot in this amazing and beautiful country. We spent the day getting settled in, briefed on our trip and safety, a fun trip to a grocery store, and some of us dunked our
Machu Picchu
Previous Next Our volunteer clinic work has come to end and we are all savoring our last few days in Peru. Although it has been a lot of work and tiring days, the clinics are where we learned so much about Peruvian heath care and new things that will help us as nurses. Today we
Clinic Reflections
“Hola! Today’s clinic we were on a mountain named Ñusta. I was at the head to toe assessment with Lexy and Allison. Going into this station I was a little nervous and uncomfortable with speaking Spanish and interacting with the patients. Though my confidence was low at first Laura was very helpful and she encouraged
It’s almost time!!
Our bags are almost packed and we are all ready to go!! South Africa is only a 16 hour flight away…. SIXTEEN HOUR FLIGHT yikes! It will be well worth the cramped legs and boredom once there. Some of the highlights of our trip will be visiting elementary schools in the Durban area. Most of
Local shopping and more clinic work!
Our day began early in order to get the most out of the day in Cusco, Peru! Mamma Maria and Papa Adolfo, our house parents, made us a delicious Peruvian breakfast of bread, jams, fruit and eggs before we headed into town. We spent the morning shopping the local stores and found unique souviners of