Summer in Peru

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco

Term: Summer 

Description: Peru stands out in the Americas for its geographic and cultural diversity. Its coastal desert is punctuated by fertile valleys once inhabited by pre-Incan civilizations and leads eastward to the foothills of the Andes.

Peru is home to over 20 unique Amazonian peoples, in addition to its coastal and highland cultures. Amidst this cultural richness, just east of the Andes, lies one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world, the Peruvian Amazon.

This program enhances students' global perspectives through a blend of academic coursework, field studies, and hands-on development project experience.

Highlights:
* Hike the Inca trail to Machu Picchu
* Receive funds for community projects
* Live with a local homestay family
* Earn 6 hours of U.S. credit
* Weekly adventure and culture activities
* Excursions to Major Incan Ruins
* Extensive student support services

Students will be provided with warm, safe and authentic living experiences with a local host family. Families share meals with their students and provide a private room and shared bathroom.

"This experience is a lot more hands on than learning in a classroom. I dont feel you can truly learn something without actually taking action and doing it. This program gave me the opportunity to have that active and experiential learning." - Christina Keller

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: $3,695

Not-Includes: Airfare, Textbooks, Visa Expenses, Personal Expenses, Travel Insurance

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

International Education Programs at Jacksonville University's Mission Statement: International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes global experiences by engaging students and faculty in study, internship and volunteer programs that will expose them to other countries, cultures, languages and people. International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes cultural immersion through challenging study programs, relevant internship placements, and life-changing service learning opportunities in 19 different countries around the world. Our number one priority is to consistently offer the support services and resources that enable participants to immerse in the local culture, contribute to the local community, and learn more about themselves and the world through their travel experiences. IEP programs cater to individual needs based on desired length of stay, language competency, location, and academic discipline.

Year Founded: 2000