STRIVE Peru -- best month of my life!

I participated in STRIVE Peru in 2017 and it was probably the most exciting and rewarding experience of my life thus far. In addition to meeting incredible people (students, interns, leaders) who shared my passions while also bringing completely unique things to the program, I learned so much about myself and significantly broadened my world-view. In Peru, every day was different as we ran through the mountains, tutored english for the local children, shopped in Cusco, played games at our hostel, tried new foods (like guinea pig!), worked at conservations or animal sanctuaries, or made new Peruvian friends. I also participated in the Spanish immersion week before the main part of the trip, during which I took daily Spanish classes, explored the small mountain town, and lived with a host family. The last few days of the trip (the trek to Machu Picchu) were an incredible way to wrap up the unbelievable month I'd just spent falling in love with the country and people I was surrounded by. If you are at all considering taking part in STRIVE Peru (or Kenya!) I STRONGLY encourage you to do so. You will gain so much more than you can possibly expect and probably have the most fun and eye-opening month of your life.