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I am very lucky to have picked such a beautiful country to visit. Being in Peru has opened my eyes to a new lifestyle, new connections and communities, and much more. I loved Peru so much that I was reluctant to leave when the time came. The projects that I contributed to filled me withContinue reading “My 6 Weeks”

One of my favorite things about my experience in Cusco is the flexibility. Ever since I got here, I have been able to experience multiple different programs. My last week I was able to contribute to an Alpaca farm which was an amazing experience. One of my favorite animals there was the baby Vicuña picturedContinue reading “A Day in Cusco”

Ever since arriving in Cusco, I have seen a lot of festivals. Many of those festivals I stumbled across on accident on the way back from my volunteering to my room! My two favorite festivals so far are the Corpus Christi and Inti Raymi festivals. Inti Raymi is an old tradition still celebrated by theContinue reading “Community in Cusco”

Today is the first day of my experience in Cusco, Peru. I got here yesterday and have been quick to adjust. Cusco is one of the highest cities in the world at an altitude of 11,000 feet above sea level, which makes it very mountainous. It is a charming town full of warm and kindContinue reading “First day in Cusco!”

Hey everyone! My name is Khaled and I am a junior studying Political Science with a minor in Criminology. I am very passionate about human rights which is why this summer I will be doing a human rights internship in Cusco, Peru. From this internship, I aim to bring back experience that will help meContinue reading “Hi! I’m Khaled!”