High School Summer Abroad Blog

It's hard to believe, but our month in Pisac has come to an end. Although in many ways it has flown by, we have experienced and learned so much that... keep reading

Our last weekend in Peru had to be something special, and our visit to Huchuy Qosqo ( quechua for “little Cusco”) was just that. This close-knit community about half an... keep reading

If you scroll through the photos or view some of the videos in this post, you will notice lots of color, smiles, laughter, and togetherness. However, no photos can do... keep reading

Today, we visited two more spectacular sites in the Sacred Valley: Moray and Maras. Our first stop was Moray. This archaelogical park might look like something left behind by aliens... keep reading

On Thursday, our students got a chance to spend the morning sitting in on classes at a local colegio, I.E. Bernardo Tambohuacso. Not only was this an excellent opportunity to... keep reading

We are half way through our adventures in Peru! This week we were lucky to continue our cultural awareness and appreciation of Peru via its music and food. La comida... keep reading

To culminate our first week in Peru, we took a visit to the ancient Incan capital city of Qosqo, or Cuzco, as it is more commonly known (fun fact: qosqo... keep reading

Our brave explorers continue to persevere through the first week's adjustment period in Pisac. Most of our students have gotten accustomed to the frigid mornings because they know Inti will... keep reading

¡Hola from Session 2 in Pisac, Peru! Perhaps needless to say, just getting to Pisac was bit of adventure due to storms and many cancelled and delayed flights. However, as... keep reading

For the first time ever, CIEE students were featured on the local Pisac radio station. One of the local residents and business owners, Vico, interviewed Olivia, Monce, Cecilia, Sabina, Emma... keep reading

This weekend was the best experience abroad I have ever had. We went to a place called Huchuy Qosco. It was pure magic. We had dinner and a bonfire afterwards... keep reading

Today our students began their rotation of 3 workshops. They dug their hands into making ceramics, chocolate, and empanadas. And then got to enjoy the fruit of their labors! One... keep reading

Yesterday we took a trip for about 30 minutes up the mountain to a community known as Amaru. There we shared many things together. We were first all dressed up... keep reading

The revealing of Machu Picchu, hiking up Oyantaytambo and on the way down meeting Karla Souza, and watching the ladies at Chinchero make some beautiful clothing and other items out... keep reading

The cuisine here in Peru is so deliciously different and exciting. This week, we learned to make a traditional food called causa. The students were able to make it and... keep reading