Clayda has chosen to study International Business Administration at a highly competitive technical institute. Clayda wrote, I am proud to be part of this project, which transforms the lives of young people of this generation. Clayda is the daughter of agricultural workers, and sister of four other siblings. She self-identifies as someone who is always looking to improve her lot in life, and who is enthusiastic to follow her dreams. Clayda is from a small town called Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley of Peru. This is the last living Incan town in the region where the road to Machu Pichu ends and tourists transfer to trains for the remainder of the trip.
School Year 2015
Alex has become a positive role model for his peers, as he is mature and has shared his mathematical talents by providing voluntary tutoring sessions for his peers. He is committed to his community and returns every weekend to learn traditional knowledge from his father, who is the president of the community's weaving cooperative. Alex is also an artist, making bone carvings, clay sculptures, and paintings in his spare time. Alex has found a unique way to combine his artistic talent and passion for technical engineering. This year he helped his parents to remodel their adobe house by designing and creating intricate clay sculptures for the walls of his house. During his school year, Alex participated in Mosqoy's "Kallpa K'oj" program in which students are encouraged to give back to their communities through volunteer services. During his community volunteer work, Alex renovate the elementary-school library in a rural village called Q'enqo. He painted a mural for the library to make it inspiring and culturally appropriate for the young students. Combining these diverse talents, Alex hopes to pursue a career in Architectural Engineering & Design, upon graduating with his degree.
School Year 2015