Study Abroad with UNA

Futbol in the Heart of the Andes

Nick Posey is a sophomore pre-med student. He is a soccer fan and was thrilled to experience the World Cup in South America this year. Here he shares some of that experience. 2014 is the year of the 20th edition of the FIFA World Cup. Peru has only qualified three times in their history: 1970, 1978, and 1982. Though Peru did not qualify for this year’s tournament, the so-called World Cup fever was apparent throughout the country. For the vast majority of their soccer history, Peru has been a nation of bystanders who shamelessly enjoy the tournaments from afar. The … // Read more