I finished my last coursework at la Cato today just a few short hours ago. I guess it was actually my last course work of my undergraduate career. I rewarded myself with some new reading and some sweets After our oral exam, Calin and I ate lunch at “El Arbolito,” a [...][...]
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2 weeks left in Lima
My time here in Lima is winding down. I can’t believe I only have two weeks left. This next week is finals week excluding Tuesday which is a holiday for the pope. I have tests Monday and Wednesday and a take-home test that will be handed out Thursday. Then on the Tuesday of my [...][...]
“Arte por La Memoria” y Third time´s a charm for Cajamarca!! Por fin!!!!!
Arte por La Memoria Last week during my Justicia class, a group from the organization “Arte por La Memoria” came and presented. We all waited outside while they set up. When we entered, a somber tone was set. We were asked to only sit in chairs with photographs. The group explained the[...]
La Memoria–Yuyanapaq, El Ojo que Llora, Entrevista con EPAF sobre el caso Putis
I know I promised a “food blog” from my Machu Picchu/Cusco trip. It will come!!!! But first I wanted to blog about some of the amazing experiences I’ve been having lately learning about Peru’s history. My favorite course here at Católica is called “Justicia y Organism[...]
Blog Time! Machu Picchu/Jon’s trip to Peru!
Wow. I can’t believe my time here in Peru is winding down. I am almost 2/3 of the way done. A little more than 6 weeks to go. That fact evokes a mixture of emotions–as ready as I am to come home, I still feel I have a lot more to accomplish here in Lima. [...][...]
Chompa time in Lima!
Weather The seasons have begun to change here in Lima. It is now fall! When I first arrived, sandals and shorts were the appropriate attire. Now, layers are more efficient. When the sun is out, it’s warm-ish. But there are stretches in the morning and definitely after sunset that are absolut[...]
No Cajamarca, but still a great weekend.
We didn’t end up going to Cajamarca this weekend after all. On Thursday, we purchased our tickets at Cruz del Sur (ida y vuelta), and boarded the bus. However, after only twenty minutes or so, I vomited (sorry) all over, multiple times. I’ll leave the details at that :/ I have [...][...]
Half-way Mark! and 2 trips!
This past week I finished my first (and last) round of Peruvian midterms! I have been in Lima for 9 weeks now and have 9 more left! It has gone by sooo quickly! Midterms were stressful, but I’m happy to say that I survived and had worried more than necessary (as is usual for me and [...][...]
Lima in a different light
Since I last posted, I have been enjoying all that Lima has to offer– post-culture shock On the Friday before Easter Calin (friend and roomate, also from OU) went to a “country club” near our house. Our host dad showed us where to go and how to get in. We spent the day sunbathing[...]
The glass is (now) half full
Sharing this is a little embarrassing, but I do it for a few reasons: 1) To let future study-abroaders know that they are not alone in feeling frustrated/discouraged while experiencing culture shock. 2) That culture shock does happen and can be severe–certain destinations are not for the faint[...]