Maggie Peyton
My name is Maggie and I'm from Chicago, Illinois (one of the best cities in the States in my completely unbiased opinion). I'm left-handed, could watch Encanto every day, and I am a huge fan of the singer-songwriter Mitski. I study Public Policy at the University of Illinois in Chicago and am excited to learn more about Santiago. I hope to find a community away from the one I have at home and make Santiago my own.
Blogs by Maggie Peyton
So... What Is There To Eat in Chile?
Chorrillana? Churrasco barros lomo? Marraqueta? Wait are these really the same raspberries we have in the States?
Conversations with my Host Mom
Months of conversations have led to bits and pieces of this blog coming together. I didn't say much, largely because I couldn't as she was still talking. I've...
Medical Madness: Who Does Healthcare Better?
Chileans love complaining about their healthcare and comparing their system to Finland, Europe in general, and the US. But what makes these systems different?
Serenity in La Serena
Sights to see in La Serena and its surrounding area.
A Taste of ‘Chilenismos’
An extremely basic and surface level introduction to Chilean Spanish, with examples of what makes it different from other countries.
How I’m Packing Differently the Second Time Around
Pictures, clothes that you're comfortable in, and more: what to bring and what might not be needed during your semester abroad
What I Know Now: Chile Edition
At long last my time in Santiago has come to end. Generally, my expectations were met or exceeded.
The Famous "Desert Flowers" of Chile's Atacama Region
The Atacama desert in the north of Chile is the driest in the world.
Our Visit to the First Public Cemetery in Santiago
A cemetery is probably not the first place you think of as a center of cultural differences and exchanges, much less an interesting place to take a field trip.
Bus, Autobus, Micro: Get Where You Need to Go in Santiago
My last post was all about public transportation, and specifically a comparison of the train systems in Santiago, Chicago, London, and New York.
The 'L,' the Metro, the Subway, and the Tube
A comparison of the metro/subway systems in Santiago, New York, Chicago, and London. Santiago has a lot of great things going for it.
Chile's Constitutional Referendum: Before, During, and After
Political graffiti and street art in general have a huge presence in Santiago, and in Chile in general; Valparaiso is well known for its gorgeous spreads and...
Villa Grimaldi: Learning More Every Day
My program’s focus in Politics and Social Justice shines a specific light on human rights and the various violations of them. My favorite class that I’m taking...
From Chicago to Santiago
I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to Chicago, Illinois when I started high school—six years ago now. This is the second time I have moved in my life and...