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I had a fantastic summer with Strive Peru. The program incorporated my passions of running, service, and spanish in fun, exciting, and engaging ways. This was definitely the most culturally immersive experience I have ever had. I felt like a part of the community and even while constantly remaining under supervision, had a large degree of freedom. The leaders were funny, knowledgable, and organized and at no point did I ever feel uncomfortable or in danger. Something else I loved about the program which I think is unique, is how much of the country we were able to see. I experienced Peru in 3 different and enriching environments, all of which offered a new and different way of seeing the country and experiencing the culture. Additionally, I learned the value and importance not of doing service, but of learning how to serve in meaningful and sustainable ways. I would recommend this program to anyone with a passion for travel, service, exercise, and community. Strive did an exceptional job encorporating all three.
Strive Trips Peru was an amazing experience! The running was a blast and I came back from Peru more inspired and motivated than ever! The high altitude training really helped in the coming cross country season where I PR'd by over a minute! However, the best part of Peru was the people. I met lifelong friends who shared similar interest and were just as adventurous! Peru was the highlight of the summer and will forever stick out in my memories as one of my favorite experiences!
I participated in STRIVE Peru in 2017 and it was probably the most exciting and rewarding experience of my life thus far. In addition to meeting incredible people (students, interns, leaders) who shared my passions while also bringing completely unique things to the program, I learned so much about myself and significantly broadened my world-view. In Peru, every day was different as we ran through the mountains, tutored english for the local children, shopped in Cusco, played games at our hostel, tried new foods (like guinea pig!), worked at conservations or animal sanctuaries, or made new Peruvian friends. I also participated in the Spanish immersion week before the main part of the trip, during which I took daily Spanish classes, explored the small mountain town, and lived with a host family. The last few days of the trip (the trek to Machu Picchu) were an incredible way to wrap up the unbelievable month I'd just spent falling in love with the country and people I was surrounded by. If you are at all considering taking part in STRIVE Peru (or Kenya!) I STRONGLY encourage you to do so. You will gain so much more than you can possibly expect and probably have the most fun and eye-opening month of your life.
