Canadian cuisine has been around for over 150 years and you’ll see how traditional dishes can vary depending on cultural influence from coast to coast! From French-Canadian influences in Quebec to more a Euro-Jewish heavy influence in Montreal, you’ll gain a sense of how culture and local staples intertwine across Canada.  

A study abroad experience can oftentimes be confused as a vacation abroad.  One of the most important aspects of a study abroad experience is for it to be authentic.  Authenticity can include visiting local food spots, trying new cuisine, using the public transport, and building local connections in order to have  a more culturally fulfilling experience. You will learn much more about a country by living authentically, while boosting your travel and local knowledge IQ.  

You may be thinking about studying abroad, but the bigger question is, “where”? This contemplation is understandable, but if you go a step further you can recognize your study abroad choice even greater.  Instead of asking yourself: “Where do I want to study abroad?”, you should ask yourself what you want to do while studying abroad, what your goals are, and what you want to take away from your experience. Students often associate studying abroad with Europe and never consider non-traditional destinations like China.

Peru’s incredible access to land and sea has given it a natural base for some of the world’s most unique food that involves the influence from a variety of cultures.