Program Reviews

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!

This summer, I participated in the 5 week A Coruña, Spain internship program which gave me the perfect opportunity to progress in my spanish-speaking abilities and overall grow as a person. I really wanted to find a program abroad that focused on immersion and also allowed me to get work experience, and this program more than offered both. I stayed in an apartment with other spanish speakers and interned with a local lawyer that gave me invaluable first-hand legal experience. I even went to a trial on my first day! The city is the perfect size (I was able to walk everywhere), and although it is not always the warmest, the proximity of the beaches to my apartment was amazing. The program leaders offered incredible support, both before and during the experience, and the organized trips were a nice addition to my weekly routine. Overall, I would definitely recommend this experience and will always remember it.

Going into this experience, especially still as a high schooler, I was very nervous. But Nicole was so helpful and great at easing my nerves! The programs staff helped me sort everything out when my bag got lost, when my internship wasn’t a good fit, and with anything else I could’ve needed during my time spent in Spain. A Coruña is a great place with nice beaches and lots to do. One of my favorite things was getting to explore the city with the other students in the program. The only thing I would change about my experience is that I went for 10 weeks instead of 5!!

In 2019 I embarked on a truly life changing experience. I’ve had always wanted to visit Peru but didn’t know how to get there or who to get there with. In a matter of months from finding Nicole and Linguistic Horizons to getting picked up at the airport in Cusco, Peru, I felt so seen, safe and supported as a dream was being brought to life! Nicole and her Team are there with you every step of the way. The quick and personal responses are a quick but honest glimpse of the leadership abroad and of course, in the states. The people in your group and you are immediately connected and feel like family. The culture is so embracing of new and returning travelers. I recommend this program to anybody wishing to step out of their comfort zone and step into their curiosity!!

I was interested in herbal medicine and wanted to travel, so I did Linguistic Horizons “Plant-based medicine and nutrition” course in Peru, and it was a great experience that built my interest in this topic and inspired me greatly. The town we stayed in was beautiful, felt safe, and felt like real small town Peru, and the amount and variety of local Peruvian professionals that we learned from and got connected with was eye-opening and awesome, from a medicine woman taking us on a plant walk, to a local cooking class, to spending a day in an Andean medicine clinic. Those 2 weeks felt so much longer because of everything we did and everyone we met. Great experience that I will always be grateful for.

I got so much more than I anticipated from this experience!! If I could rate it higher, I would. Nicole provided so much support, before, during and even after the trip. I traveled back in 2015, alone, and I felt safe the entire trip and loved every moment of my time there. One of the best experiences of my life, and I couldn't have done it without Nicole's help. Everything was so well planned and yet I was able to make my spontaneous decisions as well. If you're waiting for a sign, THIS IS IT. Buy the ticket, take the trip, get on the plane, your time is now!

Sincerely,
A new mom who won't be traveling anywhere any time soon.

I spent 10 weeks in A Coruña, Spain, and it was an amazing experience. The weather was nice and a little rainy which made exploring the city enjoyable. A Coruña offers a great blend of urban environment with the added bonus of beautiful beach sunsets. Despite the cold ocean water, the beaches were a highlight of my time there and the sunsets were beautiful. The veterinary internship I participated in was particularly rewarding, providing valuable hands-on experience that deepened my understanding of the field. Additionally, I had the opportunity to study Spanish with excellent professors, which significantly improved my language skills. Santiago de Compostela was another highlight of the trip. The city's history and cathedral were both very impressive.

If you want to learn about Peruvian culture and improve your Spanish while working at a local organization that matches your interests, Linguistic Horizons is the program for you. In my interview with Nicole, the program director, she took into account my specific work interests when placing me in my internship. In Peru, I had the freedom to explore Urubamba (a wonderful town where we stayed) in my free time while feeling comfortable with the support of Nicole and other interns. Nicole also helped me schedule additional weekend excursions, giving me even more opportunities to explore the indigenous culture and incredible mountain scenery. I had the opportunity to stay with a host family, who were some of the nicest people I’ve met. I felt very comfortable throughout the entirety of my four weeks in the program and felt very well supported by Nicole, my host family, the other interns, and my co-workers with anything I needed. Some highlights of the program were the flexibility in organizing my internship to fit with my interests, the organization and efficient administration of LH, the lasting bonds I’ve created with all of the people I met, the opportunity to improve my Spanish at home and at work, and the unique immersion I experienced. I highly recommend choosing Linguistic Horizons if you are hoping to immerse yourself in a new culture, connect with locals, feel safe in a new country, speak Spanish, and learn about different lifestyles.

I went to Peru through Linguistics Horizon to work for a summer in a preschool for an educational internship. I can hands down say this was the most amazing and life changing summers of my life. Linguistics Horizons provides ample support in getting you connected with locals, placing you an internship, helping you find housing amongst peers of your age/ demographics, and ensuring you are happy and enjoying every moment of your experience! I can easily say this is the best program to do an internship abroad with.

I had a blast this summer thanks to Linguistic Horizons! A Coruña is a beautiful and safe beach city with delicious food and nice people. Nicole set up an interesting internship, a fantastic spanish class with only one other student which meant very hands-on teaching, and great social activities. I still stay in contact with the people I met at the language exchange event set up through linguistic horizons. I couldn’t have had a better time, thanks again nicole! I will also note that public transportation is easy to navigate and cheap.