Krystal Weissert will travel to Peru and Machu Picchu, thanks to a grant she has received through the Elizabeth and Tom Andreoli Traveling Scholar fund.

She describes how her trip will assist her senior research. "I will be doing research on herbal eye care before going to Peru and Machu Picchu. Here I will have the opportunity to talk to Shamanic healer about herbal supplements and techniques that the people in the area use for eye care. I will also get the chance to explore the regions of the tropical rainforest to learn about the climate, geography, history, ecosystems and culture. I will learn about the diversity of plant-based medicines and the holistic and alternative ways to heal. One of my destinations is Machu Picchu, where I will get to see the Lost City of the Incas. Other places that I will travel to include Puerto Maldonado, Lake Sandoval, Madre de Dios River, Cusco, Urubamba Valley and Kenko. Upon returning from my trip, I will compile a research paper on herbal eye care for one credit in the fall of my senior year. This will help me in my future because I am applying to optometry school to become an eye doctor."