“The use of traveling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are.” – Samuel Johnson
Getting to go to Peru was such an incredible experience I’m so grateful to have been able to partake in. When I signed-up for this International Media at the suggestion of my friend and fellow traveler Macy St. Clair I didn’t really know what to expect from the class or trip. Throughout the semester we studied how politics of Peru have shaped their media style, but learning about a country is nothing compared to being immersed in it and experiencing everything firsthand. Being immersed in another culture is something everyone should aim to do as often as possible. I enjoyed everyday in Peru so its hard to think what my favorite part of the trip was. Naturally I loved the food but aside from that the tours and interviews were great. I really enjoyed getting to talk to such prominent Peruvian figures and I feel we really lucked out with the tour guides we got as well because they were fun to listen to and we all really learned a lot. I thought everyone in our group was wonderful and the dynamic worked out great and I’m so happy I got to go on this study abroad trip.