Study In Peru, Brazil, Belize, Mexico, Thailand or Ghana - ProWorld
Belize
Brazil
Ghana
Mexico
Peru
- Cusco:
Cusco
- All Other Areas in Peru:
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Thailand
Term: Fall, Spring, Throughout the year
Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Fall and Spring Semesters
Description:
Experience life in Peru, hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, enjoy roundtable discussions with professors, and volunteer in the local community...this is your class schedule. Help build a school, teach reading, or vaccinate children during your semester abroad with ProWorld. Your program includes: meaningful volunteer projects, Spanish and academic classes, home stay family living, weekly adventures and 16 semester credits. Apply early to secure your position! Programs are highly supported by an onsite staff team and welcoming community partners. ProWorld, founded in 1998, is a true leader in the fields of study abroad and international development. Teams of ProWorld Project Coordinators work year round with our host communities assessing needs, thinking creatively, and setting long-term goals for sustainable development and volunteer projects. Programs start every month of the year. Enroll now!
Highlights:
Real projects...real experience! Engage in service projects, field research, and academic courses while living in Cusco, Peru. Work side by side with local community members, watch the sun rise over Machu Picchu, hike the Inca Trail, and explore rural villages. Community development projects, field work, and adventure activities complement classes, creating an integrated program experience. Home stay accommodations, Spanish language classes, and cultural excursions facilitate improved language fluency and full immersion in the richness of Peruvian life. This is the semester of a lifetime!
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Qualifications:
Completion of 1 year of university studies, 1 semester of university level Spanish, or equivalent, and an adventurous spirit.
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Subject Areas :
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- Anthropology
- Culture
- Development Studies
- Environmental Studies
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- Intensive Language
- International Relations
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts
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- Literature
- Political Science/Politics
- Sociology
- Spanish
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Cost in US$: Please inquire
Cost Include Description:
Program fees help support ongoing development projects and include:
- Extensive Pre-program support and information
- Airport pickup
- All food and accommodations
- Funding of projects
- Cultural and language classes
- All onsite domestic transportation
- Continual support from full time onsite staff teams
- 24/7 safety and emergency support
- Weekend cultural and adventure activities
- Health and travel insurance
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- anthropology
- archaeology
- community development
- community health
- conservation
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- culture
- economic development
- health care
- human rights
- research
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- social services, social work
- teaching
- volunteering
- women
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Typical Volunteer: ProWorld volunteers are adventurous, caring, enthusiastic, sensible, humble, and curious individuals. Volunteers are expected to learn and grow while improving themselves and the communities in which ProWorld works.
Age Range: 18+
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups of 12-30
Application Process Involves:
- Phone Interview
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Job and Internship Network
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
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