At Columbia College Chicago, we’re serious about our “hands-on, minds-on” approach to higher education. We like to say the city is our classroom, and our students learn from the creative professionals producing the culture of our time. In January 2010, some students stretched that classroom well beyond the Chicago city limits. Journalism professors Elio Leturia and Teresa Puente and 13 students traveled to Lima, Peru, spending 11 days exploring its neighborhoods, history, and culture. They also traveled to Cusco, and spent a day in Machu Picchu. Here are some of their stories...
A Week's Time
LAURA NALIN writes: I have been home for exactly one week, and I think I am finally back in the swing of things. Almost as soon as I got home I went from having weird stomach aches (I ate some...
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As it All Settles In...
LAUREN BROSTOWITZ writes: After almost a full 24 hour span of connecting flights, bad movies, decent airport food and poor sleep I'm finally home. The journey back wasn't difficult, aside from the unfortunate difficulty I had with my awesome, newly...
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Chicago
GRACE ESPERANZA writes: I can’t believe it is already over with. I swear, every time I go to Peru the time flies by. There is always so much to do and there is always more to do and stuff I...
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Goodnight, Night Life Lights
KRISTA HINES writes: One last trip to Larco Mar I found myself side-by-side with Derik while he was interviewing for his story. He asked questions like “what’s your favorite thing to do at Laraco Mar?” One person answering brought up...
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Me Gustaria Ceviche y Causa Con Pollo, Gracias Senor
KRISTA HINES writes: I’ve never been much of a fish eater, or seafood in general for that matter. On our classes first meeting, at Machu Pichu in the States, Elio told me I must try seafood at least once while...
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Cuzco
GRACE ESPERANZA writes: This is my third time in Cuzco and it never feels quite alright. Cuzco is high up in the mountains and many people get altitude sick just because its so high up. Last time I got really...
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The Perfect Peruvian Dress
GRACE ESPERANZA writes: It was our last day in Lima. Time really does go by especially in Lima. I couldn't believe it was our last night and in about a day we would be in Cuzco. The weather was gorgeous...
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Machu Picchu Looks Better in Person
LAUREN BROSTOWITZ writes: I sat on the train, my ears filled with Sara's Peruvian flute music, I bit my fingers down to the bone in anticipation. I couldn't believe I was on a train to one of the seven wonders...
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After Machu Picchu
We just boarded the train back to Cusco from Machu Picchu. The entire trip was probably the most inspiring and majestic experiences I have ever had. Once we boarded the bus to take up the mountain, I was 100 percent...
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Before Machu Picchu
LAURA NALIN writes: Cusco has officially blown my mind. When we first arrived, it was beautiful yet rainy. I had never imagined I'd see landscape like this firsthand. From our hotel window, we can see a shanty town. It looks...
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