An education in transportation engineering may help students develop and hone the skills needed to work effectively on designing, building and maintaining highways, ports and other transportation assets. Those seeking a career as a highway engineer, a railroad engineer or port engineer may benefit from this focus.

Peru is a good and cheap place to embark on Spanish courses (once you are there), especially in the capital, Lima. Peru is the third largest country in South America with a diverse climate having different habitats like the coast, jungle and highlands. Highest ranking university is Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú in Lima.