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Final Lima Lessons

Posted on January 14, 2014

It is that time again when the new friends who have been the first priority in my day-to-day life suddenly leave and become old friends, present only in my Facebook feed and perhaps e-mail or …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Central/South America, Gail Gustavson, Peru, Returned StudentTagged end of semester, Gail Gustavson, International Academic Programs, Internship, Lima, Peru, study abroad, transition, University of Wisconsin Madison

Foodie Reflections from the Land of Ceviche

Posted on January 6, 2014

When you hear ‘Peru’ you probably think of one of two things. One, the well-known image of Macchu Picchu. Two, llamas. Three, the cuisine. I chose Peru as a study abroad destination for all of …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Central/South America, Gail Gustavson, Peru, Returned StudentTagged food, Gail Gustavson, International Academic Programs, Lima, Peru, study abroad, UW-madison2 Comments

End of Finals Adventure

Posted on December 20, 2013

We began our end-of-finals Northern Adventure with a shopping trip to the Magdalena Market. On the list: snacks, batteries, medicine, and a rain poncho. For the last item we ran into an issue. As Chelsey …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Central/South America, Gail Gustavson, Peru, Returned StudentTagged break in semesters, Gail Gustavson, International Academic Programs, Lima, Peru, study abroad, travel, UW-madison1 Comment

The ‘study’ part of being abroad

Posted on December 2, 2013

So you might all be wondering what I do when I’m not travelling. Since I’m not travelling about 75% of the time, that’s a great question. School, mostly, and exploring Lima. We’re in final exam …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Central/South America, Gail Gustavson, Peru, Returned StudentTagged classes, final exams, Gail Gustavson, International Academic Programs, Lima, Peru, study abroad, UW-madison

Hello Huancayo!

Posted on November 8, 2013

In my opinion, travelling by train is the best way to go, though it may take some work to find a route still up and running. We found one in Peru, and it happens to …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Central/South America, Gail Gustavson, Peru, Returned StudentTagged Gail Gustavson, Huancayo, International Academic Programs, Lima, Peru, study abroad, UW-madison

A Change in Plans

Posted on October 31, 2013

So, everyone, plans have changed. They’ve been in motion now since September, but now that everything is official I think I should explain! I’m leaving Peru in January. Instead I will be going to Ecuador …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Gail Gustavson, Returned StudentTagged Gail Gustavson, International Academic Programs, Internship, Lima, Peru, study abroad, UW-madison1 Comment

Facebooking in Peru

Posted on October 21, 2013

I hit a point last week where my life here became my real life. This might sound strange, or you might know exactly what I mean. Let me try to explain. Up until this point, …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Central/South America, Gail Gustavson, Peru, Returned StudentTagged Facebooking, Gail Gustavson, International Academic Programs, Lima, Peru, study abroad, UW-madison2 Comments

Escapade from Lima

Posted on October 11, 2013

After a few weeks of straight class, all of us intercambio estudiantes were feeling the itch to travel again and seek some sun during a four-day vacation from classes. My destination? Cusco, the land of …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Central/South America, Gail Gustavson, Peru, Returned StudentTagged Cusco, Gail Gustavson, International Academic Programs, Lima, Peru, study abroad, travel, UW-madison

A Story of Privilege

Posted on September 30, 2013

The street is alive already at 9 am with all ages walking down the sidewalks on their way to some purpose. It’s slightly sunnier than usual, and I feel alert and ready to knock out …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Central/South America, Gail Gustavson, Peru, Returned StudentTagged Gail Gustavson, International Academic Programs, Lima, Peru, Privilege, study abroad, UW-madison

On Being a 21-year-old American in Lima

Posted on September 26, 2013

A birthday away from home The week leading up to my birthday I was filled with mixed feelings. I had my first control de lectura which is basically like a quiz, and didn’t do so …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Central/South America, Gail Gustavson, Peru, Returned StudentTagged birthday, Gail Gustavson, International Academic Programs, Lima, Peru, study abroad, UW-madison
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