Intern Abroad in Latin America | Top-Rated Internships

I did the medical internship in Cusco, Peru through Maximo Nivel and it was, without trying to sound cheesy/cliche, life-changing and unbelievably rewarding. I loved my placement and got to experience the medical needs of a culture/community completely different from my own. Cusco has such a beautiful, distinct history, and I feel like I was able to immerse myself and experience life there on multiple levels. I could not have asked for more as far as housing - my host mom became like an actual mother to me and even now, months after returning, we still keep in touch. My Spanish tutor was phenomenal, the director of the medical internship was enthusiastic to share his experiences and discuss any topic I liked, and the classes at Maximo Nivel (salsa, cooking, etc) allowed me to make lasting friendships with people from throughout the world. The team at Maximo Nivel was attentive and thorough, and they were always there to help me with anything I needed and provide me with support. I cannot thank everyone from Maximo Nivel enough for playing an integral role in an experience which has helped me to grow and realize my passion. If you are considering this program, I highly urge you to give it a shot - you will never regret it.

As a special education intern, I had the opportunity to work in a special education school called Don Jose de San Martin a couple of miles outside of central Cusco. I worked primarily in the first grade classroom. This experience was extremely rewarding as I was able to form very strong relationships with not only the students, but also with many of the teachers. I helped plan and teach lessons to the class and helped supervise the students. I also had the opportunity of partaking in school festivities, such as holiday celebrations. Working as an intern could sometimes be very challenging given the severity of some of the children's disabilities and special needs. However, it was an amazing experience to be able to work with the students and help them learn and grow as individuals despite the challenges I faced along the way. The school community is extremely welcoming and working at the school leaves afternoons free to explore the amazing and beautiful city of Cusco. I truly felt like I became a part of the school community and had an experience I will never forget.

I spent my summer not only being immersed in the Peruvian culture but finding myself. The people that I worked with were an incredible team of teachers who go above and beyond daily for every student. I had the pleasure of staying with an absolutely amazing family who took me in and cared for me. My summer in Peru was nothing other than life changing.