Why?

Why? That is the question I get asked most when I first told people that I was going to Peru. My first response was, "I don't know, I just want to." Thank inconclusive response has evolved into a 10 minute discussion. Here's the skinny... I'm going to Peru because when I grow up I'm going to be a nurse. I know from experience that nurses that are bilingual make more money and can get jobs much easier than a nurse that is not. They are a key factor in a functioning hospital. Being immersed in a different language forces you to learn the language and learn it well. I'll be fluent in Spanish in a year. I've seen the students we've hosted grow into completely new people in so short a period... It's amazing! Next year, I'll be spending my Christmas in Peru!! Feliz navidad!