Tag: Peru

By Regions, Internship, Latin America

Comenzando la Chamba:

Reflections on the First Few Weeks of my Internship at UNICEF Peru It’s hard to believe that today marks the beginning of the fourth week of my chamba (or work, as many Peruvians refer to it) at UNICEF in Lima. Before I describe the specifics of my internship responsibilities, let me tell you about some of the qualities that make this office a truly unique … Continue reading Comenzando la Chamba:

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By Regions, IEDP, Internship, Latin America

A Warm Welcome to Peru

Generosity: this word pretty much sums up my first day in Peru. 15 hours after bidding farewell to Philadelphia on a sunny Wednesday afternoon, I walked out of the Lima airport into the thick fog that fills the streets on winter mornings. I was greeted by Einsten (yes, Einsten, not Einstein), a friend of my Airbnb host who operates a taxi service part-time. As we … Continue reading A Warm Welcome to Peru

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