Peru (Hybrid)

Perfect for self growth, gaining global awareness, and adventure. It was 100% worthwhile. TGP has encouraged me to be more spontaneous, more environmentally conscious and more aware of the importance of sustainable development and technologies. Not only was I challenged academically and physically, this experience has allowed me to cultivate independence, better communicate, become more flexible as well as develop teamwork, time management and leadership skills.

Academic adventure every single second of every single day! I gained a new understanding of the challenges facing Peru because of climate change, giving me renewed passion for my field of study (civil engineering) and renewed energy to help create more sustainable communities in my own city. This program gave me the tools and network that will help me continue the goals set forth by the GREEN Program for the rest of my career and life.

One of the best weeks of my life. I gained a wealth of knowledge about the complexities of issues Peru is currently facing. I gained a deeper knowledge of Peruvian history itself, and I gained great friends. It was most certainly worthwhile.

Worth every single penny! I learned so much about the environment, the culture and practices of Peru, and myself. This program not only taught me about the environmental conditions in Peru, but also what scientists and activists are doing to improve these conditions. I also learned so much about the Inca Empire, and how their advanced system operated. The program is soooooo worth it! I enjoyed every minute of it and seriously did not want it to end. I gained so much confidence in myself, my abilities, and skills. I met amazing people, and saw so many beautiful sites.

This was an unparalleled experience on The GREEN Program. I gained a new international perspective, more insight into sustainability and renewable energy, fantastic educational experience from very passionate Peruvian professors.The program lodged us in the nicest places and fed us the best food. I met some incredible people in the area. 10/10 experience, absolutely worthwhile.

The most incredible, inspiring experience thus far! I learned that if you have the passion, you can make your ideas real. It was one of the most worthwhile things I've ever done.

Only The GREEN Program can make this kind of impact. This program taught me a lot of useful environmental information, but more importantly it empowered and inspired us to actually make a difference. The hands-on learning and exclusive field trips were incredibly valuable to my academic development, but the experience as a whole was priceless. This program attracts a certain type of people, and the opportunity to spend over a week with such like-mindedly passionate and adventurous students created a wonderful synergy. The encouragement and guidance we received for our capstone projects really made us believe that it is within our power to actually make a difference in the world.

This program strengthened my passion about water issues and did an amazing job at illustrating how Peru is managing its water by highlighting the environmental impacts of cost-efficient, but environmentally-damaging, development in Peru. We toured hydroelectric plants and wastewater treatment facilities; observed unregulated practices that threatened the ecosystem; and were exposed to social issues and mentalities that hinder the growth and sustainable development in Peru. The knowledge I learned in Peru can easily be applied back home in America, as well as in other countries. I loved the fact that we were shown real-life problems and were encouraged to solve them through our capstone project. The GREEN Program inspired me to not only live as sustainably and ethically as possible, but to also dedicate my career to the problems surrounded by water. Due to my amazing experience, I definitely believe this program was worthwhile, and would love to participate in it again!

TGP was an eye-opening experience that changed the way I view the world around me. I gained an understanding that I am responsible for making a change- that helping people and the environment as well as innovation starts with an idea that I am willing to voice. This program demonstrated that there are many people around the world as well as right next door who are willing to make such ideas come to life. Everyone you meet is a resource. The program definitely helped me get out of my comfort zone with all the adventure aspects and it helped me learn that I can do so much more than I ever let myself do. It changed the way I think and the way I look at the world around me. It was absolutely worthwhile, I would do it again in a heartbeat and have already convinced many of my friends to try out the program.

This was an environmentalist’s fantasy trip! I gained an understanding of another country. While I was only there for 10 days, it felt like at least a month. I learned about a different culture and saw real-life pollution problems that I had only learned about in a classroom setting. This trip solidified my interest in hydrology and water resources and gave me the motivation to finish out my degree so that I can help solve these worldwide problems.

The GREEN Program has changed my life in a way which I had never ever anticipated. I'm much more ambitious, motivated and confident in my own abilities to formulate ideas and solutions to tackle problems. The Green Program furthers you both educationally and as a person, and if you speak to anyone who has been on the program they will tell you the same thing.