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The Student Treks is a blog of study-abroad students adventures in Spanish speaking countries to encourage high school and middle school students to learn Spanish and motivate them to go abroad to experience life in another country. about-blog

¿Dónde está Svetlana? Perú.

Lima, the City that Never Ceases to Impress…

May 12, 2013 by Svetlana Finichel

The unemployment rate might be pretty high in the city of Lima, but that doesn’t affect the cats that work at the Kennedy Park in Lima, also often referred to as the “cats park.” One of the highlights of the upscale district of Miraflores, the beautiful park was initially built on the...

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Lake Titicaca: Where Time Stands Still

May 12, 2013 by Svetlana Finichel

Peru just never seizes to impress me. With every new place I visit I get more and more convinced in how diverse and beautiful this country is. The last weekend I spent in the magnificent and full of mystery Lake Titicaca region. The lake itself is the highest navigable lake in the world and...

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When home stays thousands miles behind…

April 5, 2013 by Svetlana Finichel

Yes we are different!
Yes we are different!

You can talk about cultural differences; you can read up on the symptoms and consequences of culture shock; you can be emotionally prepared or not, - there is no way to avoid being influenced by the startling disparities between the way of life you are unaccustomed to...

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Natural Beauty Well Preserved

March 24, 2013 by Svetlana Finichel

The beautifully preserved camp on the bank of river Urubamba
The beautifully preserved camp on the bank of river Urubamba

I love the days that can fill more than just 24 hours, those that consist of unforgettable memories, great feelings and breathtaking views. Well, this past weekend was one of those great memorable times.  The beautiful “Camp de...

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The Great Meztiso of Peru

March 9, 2013 by Svetlana Finichel

One of the most important features of the Peruvian heritage is its Incan past. Cusco today is a colorful amalgam of Incan architectural genius and the skilled knowledge of art and decoration brought by the Spanish conquistadores. Apart from imposing their advanced lifestyle, the Spanish...

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Anniversary

January 14, 2013 by Derek Craker

​Today officially marks the end of my abroad program in Sevilla! I mean, one month ago. Sometimes I feel like that’s too long ago, and other times I can’t believe it’s only been a month. This adventure has taught me so much, and I am so glad to be back in school and continue life back in...

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La Giralda

December 16, 2012 by Derek Craker

I’m finally home! So much to do, so little time. Just wanted to let you know I am officially back in the U.S.! I’ll be updating on what being back is like, and eventually ONE more video that I’m working on that concludes my adventure. In the meantime, I wanted to share another video of me...

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