Program Reviews

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!

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.