“Wow! Your Spanish is so good! How long have you been studying it?” You may hear this type of compliment during your time studying abroad, but it takes some commitment before and during study abroad for up and coming language learners.

From my study abroad semester-long experience in Peru through EdOdyssey, some of the most memorable parts of my experience were from the excursions that were a part of the program. Initially, I thought that these excursions would be fun trips, but I did not realize the how all-encompassing, holistic nature of each location and vast difference in landscape that these respective areas have in Peru they would be.  

My name is Jake Leary and I am currently a freshman at Harvard University, but the journey to get on campus has taken me from Massachusetts, around the world, and back home.

EdOdyssey joins the Institute of International Education’s Generation Study Abroad initiative to help more Americans to gain international experience through study abroad programs.

Last week, as is tradition at the conclusion of each semester, the local EdOdyssey Peru team and study abroad students gathered to celebrate the semester and reflect on the experience. This semester the students unanimously voted for comida criolla and enjoyed a delicious three course meal in Lima.