Linguistic Horizons LLC

A year ago today, I went to Peru for the Nutrition and Natural Medicine program, my experience with Linguistic Horizon has been very supportive. The program director is very supportive and made the process very enjoyable. The program itself was very helpful- I wish I had been able to stay longer to integrate the vast information on plants and medicine longer and put what I had learned into practice. Linguistic Horizons offers a variety of internship opportunities for various niches. The one I was a part of was Global Health, Medicine, and Healthcare. I was able to work with a local Andean plant-based medicine practitioner. I had an amazing time learning various healing modalities, practices, and provided hands on healthcare experience. Learning Quechua was a blast, but it was a new experience. The locals are very supportive when trust is established. You are only there for a short amount of time, and making the most of the experience is the best advice I can give; however, that looks and feels for you. A lot of healing modalities are very present in Urubamba, and it's worth asking for guidance about them. Have fun =D

I am so glad that I chose to participate in this program. Not only have I spent my summer at a beautiful place with absolutely perfect weather, but I can actually feel my progress in Spanish in this condensed period of time, especially on the car ride from and back to the airport. I changed from needing the driver to speak English to being able to understand almost every single word.

I also had the best Spanish teacher who tried to bring fun and experience to our small classes, like playing Spanish cards and having a picnic with traditional food from different cultures.

And Nicole, the program director, offered me a combination of two different internship placements (although both at the same place), which I had a hard time picking only one. And I really, really appreciate this flexibility as it helps me to narrow down my future career goal.

Finally, I also enjoyed the extra trips a lot, and everything feels just right.

As an undergraduate student, this program was the perfect way to ease into international travel. The program was very well-structured, and everything, from transportation to meals, was organized flawlessly. The in-country coordinators were kind and caring; I felt valued as a person and that they genuinely cared about making my experience the best it could be. The support system was amazing, with both in-country and out-of-country coordinators staying up to date with me and the other students to make sure that all was well. I could not recommend this organization more.

Perus will definitely see me again soon! The views, food, people, flora & fauna were all so beautiful and welcoming. The workshops on this program were fulfilling and informational. I learned so much that I can apply to my personal life and academic studies. Nicole & Erika were both so wonderfully supportive and kind during this trip. While dealing with unexpected personal mental health difficulties they made sure I always felt included and taken care of. This was truly an unforgettable experience and I can’t wait to travel back to Peru.

This program, Nicole and Erica (the organization), gave me so much support and just the best 3 months of my life. I needed so much this after my undergrad, and it was the best decision ever! I was so scared at first to go so far away, in Peru, from Europe, but the girls were just so reassuring and supportive, and it was just the best to be held there and welcomed home by locals! The people I met there I still keep in my heart, and still keep in contact with some! I learned so much and this experience literally changed my life! I still practice the natural medicine and some courses I took there (such as reiki and theta healing), it prepared me very well for my Japanese travels too (tea ceremony hosted there with the lovely Paulette), and I saw what is it like to work with natural remedies and patients. Everyday felt so exciting and full of joy and interesting people to meet and learn from, and the nature all around was just truly the best bonus ever! Cusco and The Secred Valley are a just must see experience on this planet, especially nowadays! Forever in my heart, thank you, Nicole for organising this program and sharing your lovely connections made in the magical Urubamba!