Hello from Arequipa!
The program has kept us very busy so I haven’t had the
time to blog, but I just wanted to check-in quickly!
First, I wanted to say that Arequipa is an amazing city
and I am very grateful for the opportunity to be immersed in this hot bed of
Peruvian culture.
Second, I wanted to say thank you to Eithel Manriquez
for being a wonderful host! He has gone above and beyond to not only make us
feel welcome, but also to ensure that we get the most out of our brief time
here. He has designed an ambitious schedule for the program that has kept us
constantly engaged.
So far the program has been an overwhelmingly positive
experience. To begin with, the students from UCSP have been great assets for
our learning process here. They have spoken about Peru in an open and forthright
way in our daily discussions both in-and-out of the classroom. Next, the guest
speakers brought in to speak to us about their perspective on the extractive industry
in Southern Peru have been extremely knowledgeable and insightful. Finally, on
top of the quality in-class instruction and dialogues, I love that we have been
able to make visits into the field for a hands-on look at the topics we are
exploring.
That’s all for now, until next time.
-Giovanni
p.s. A few photos you might enjoy:
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