Jessica Charles from Boston, Massachusetts, journaled her way through a Spanish & Human Services program just days prior to this interview.
Listen to Jessica passionately recount her times in Lima and share her desire to understand a new culture and learn Spanish.
Don’t miss this interview, but—beware—you may find yourself shopping for plane tickets after hearing her stories.
0:14 – Boston University dual degree Master’s program student & sexual health educator (and free time?!)
1:40 – A few days post-program
2:14 – Host family love
3:16 – Goals fulfilled?
4:07 – So many shadowing and volunteer opportunities
5:39 – Peru’s history & stories of challenges
6:20 – Peru’s social welfare program verses that of the USA
7:31 – School day at Ecela
8:20 – Getting in one’s own head
9:11 – Professors’ patience
10:02 – Evening activities & most meaningful trip
13:01 – Journaling & its endless benefits
14:21 – Step into the intimidating
15:38 — ¿En serio? ¡Ojala!