Summer Semester in Peru and Mexico

  Mexico

• Oaxaca: 
Oaxaca

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco

Term: Summer 

Description: ProWorld's multi-country summer semester abroad provides a unique blend of service projects, field research, academic courses, homestay living, and cultural activities. You will participate in community-driven, hands-on development projects like supporting a Zapotec women's weaving cooperative to working on rural health campaigns in Peru's Sacred Valley.

You will study with local professors to better understand the history and diversity of both Cusco, Peru and Oaxaca, Mexico, then explore that diversity by visiting rural villages that maintain a centuries-old way of life. You will immerse yourself in the cultures by living with caring and carefully selected local families.

ProWorld's Multi-country Summer Semester Program is highly supported by an international staff team and welcoming community partners. ProWorld, founded in 1998, is a true leader in the field of sustainable international development. Projects are chosen based on the needs of communities, specific group interests, and length of program.

Highlights: Real projects...real experience! The projects are an integral part of what makes ProWorld study abroad so different from other programs. Students engage in community projects throughout the summer semester in Peru and Mexico.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please visit the website for cost

Program fees include: full room and board, domestic transportation, 24 hour safety and medical services, and funding of development projects and internships. The program fee also includes world class cultural and adventure activities.

Experience Required: yes

All participants must have an adventurous spirit. Development projects are determined by the interests and skills of participants and the needs of the local community.

This Program is open to American and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

ProWorld Service Corps's Mission Statement: The mission of ProWorld is to promote social and economic development, empower communities, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. ProWorld offers 2-26 week internship, volunteer, and study abroad programs in Peru, Mexico, Belize, India, Thailand, Brazil and Ghana. All programs are based on hands-on, community-driven development projects. We believe that within every project decision and every community interaction there exists the opportunity for ProWorld staff and volunteers to strengthen our mission and practice our core values: commitment, integrity, vision, sustainability, compassion, and success.

Year Founded: 1998