Jacqueline Herrera-Perez '29, a chemical engineering major, is certain she will focus on biological engineering for her future career after this experience working in the Bioengineering Department at UTEC Peru.
"I learned a lot about clean lab practices, utilizing lab equipment, and sustainability. In the future, I would like to work in biotech and advocate for clean lab practices in the labs I work in going forward. I know that the lab skills I have gained from this internship will last a lifetime."
Jacqueline was also a MISTI Ambassador, and you can read her blog about being a foreigner in her parents' home country.
"I had a wonderful experience with my peers. They were mostly graduate students, and they were very welcoming and kind. They asked me a lot about my family, background, and what I want to learn and see of Peru while I am there. They were very accommodating when a family matter came up and made me feel very welcome."Jacqueline Herrera-Perez '29
