Unique experience like nothing else

Living in the Amazon basin and doing hands on research is something truly unique. I had a marvelous time. This is a good program for adventurers, or wanna-be adventurers who could use some scaffolding. The academics were not too difficult, but I did learn a lot. There were many rules for safety purposes, which did not bother me too much: wear long pants for the snakes and spiders and bugs; travel with a buddy; don't eat street food for parasites (I did flout this one, it was worth it!); keep your cash in zipped pockets. The food was the best I have ever had.
Mold, mildew, parasites, and loss of power are all part of life in the Amazon. It is not resort living. Wifi access was very limited.
The campus was exceptionally remote - there are a few households and one tiny town within walking distance, but that is about it. During non-class times, expect to interact mostly with other American students. Socializing with locals happens during free weekends in the local cities or on your break in Cuzco.