There were two main parts to Alexis Collier’s ten week international study abroad experience in Lima, Peru. The first four weeks involved taking classes on topics such as international policies and marketing strategies in one of the best and most expensive Universities in Peru, Universidad del Pacifico. While taking these classes Alexis gained a better understanding of Peru’s economic condition as well its involvement in the World Trade Organization (WTO). The first four weeks of her experience also included a trip to Macchu Picchu, which is named one of the world’s seven wonders. At Macchu Picchu, Alexis witnessed the Incan religious and royal customs that remained hidden Spanish soldiers. She also witnessed more of the Andean culture of Peru, which she realized was quite different than her experience in Lima. The last six weeks of her experience involved volunteering at two different placements: Aprendo Contigo and Casa McDonald del Peru. Aprendo Contigo is a nonprofit organization located in the public children’s hospital, Hospital del Nino. This organization is dedicated to helping sick children stay on track with homework assignments as well as putting a smile on their faces by just playing with them. While working with Aprendo Contigo, Alexis interacted with patients from all different sectors of the hospital, including infectious disease, gastronomy, dermatology, ICU, and trauma. She helped children solve fractions, identify colors, and list adjectives while standing at their bedside table. When they were finished with homework, she relished every game of Monopoly, Uno, and Connect four. Casa McDonald del Peru is the first Ronald McDonald house in Peru and provides a home for the families of sick children. While volunteering at Casa McDonald, Alexis provided a helping hand in any of the household duties that needed to be done, which including cleaning, organizing clothes drives, helping guests move into rooms, attending emotional therapy sessions and more. When she wasn’t studying or volunteering, she spent her time exploring Peru’s more popular districts: Miraflores and Barranco. Before she left the vivacious city, she even had the opportunity to go paragliding along the Coast of Verde.