7/21/2019 23
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/235695cf3c1a28ab9b028d3059 1/1
SAIPAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
DESTINO PERU
23
Destino Peru was founded
in 2005 as a language immersion
opportunity for high school
students taking Spanish. Since
then, the trip
has evolved,
shifting its focus from language-
learning to the exploration of thecultural, historical, natural, and
economic reality of Peru. The
result is a learning adventure
that would simply be impossible
to replicate in a classroom with
even the most cutting-edge
educational media.
In conjunction with this
exploration, we strive to
inculcate in our young visitors
t h e u n d e r s t a n d i n g t h a t
responsible traveling meansgiving as much as one takes.
Over the years, visiting students
have given their time and energy
to a number of community
programs and service providers,
including children’s hospitals,
orphanages, and nursing homes.
The work we do in Peru is
valuable, impacting and life-
ch a n gin g for our y oun g
travelers.
Peru is a beautiful country,one that holds one of the eight
man-made wonders of the world
—Machu Picchu.
Its life is rich,
varied, and cosmopolitan.
During this trip the students
visit Lima (the capital), Cusco
(the Inca City), Nasca (the
mysterious lines), Colca (one of
the deepest canyons in the
world), and Lake Titicaca (the
highest navigable lake in the
world).
Al though Dest ino Peru
takes a full year of preparation,
when t h e s t u d e n t s
return and they
sh a r e th e ir
“most amazing
t r i p a n d
experience”, it
gives me the
m o s t
v a l u a b l eincentive to
prepare the
next one.
Mili Saiki
What do #sisgeckosthink?
"Destino Peru was one ofthe formative
experiences of myteenage years. I still use
the Spanish that Ilearned there in my work
as an immigrationattorney, and can't wait
to return to Arequipasomeday!"
Carolina Lochabay, DP,
2005 and DP, 2007---
"Destino Peru is a verygood experience. I
encourage everyone elseto take a part in. Go
there, you will see why."
Daniel Lim, DP, 2013---
"Destino Peru was themost unique and amazingtrip I have been on so far.It is definitely one that I
will never forget and onethat I encourage
everyone to take a partin."
Quintin Ramsey, DP,
2013
