Peru Program
Bienvenidos a Peru.
Art, music, dance, culture, and history intersect during an exciting month in
the colorful, Andean nation of Peru.
- Explore the neighborhoods of Lima with local college students
- Learn traditional Peruvian music and dance
- Improve your Spanish during a community service project in Trujillo
- Visit Cusco and hike to Machu Picchu
Orientation in Lima
Spend your first three days using your Spanish in artisan markets, meeting with local students, and exploring Lima’s diverse neighborhoods. During orientation, visit the National Museum of Anthropology, engage in a photographic exploration of Lima’s art and architecture, and learn to play the traditional Cajón Peruano.
Homestay, Arts and Community Service
Travel north to the city of Trujillo, capital of Peru’s La Libertad region and known as La Cuidad de la Eterna Primavera for its temperate climate and sunny weather. While living with a Peruvian family, you meet local artists, dancers, musicians, and historians to learn about the unique culture, afro-Peruvian rhythms and artistic heritage of the region. Your Spanish language improves as you also work with locals on a meaningful volunteer service project helping the disadvantaged.
In the Footsteps of the Incas
Your Peruvian Experiment concludes with an exciting week in the dynamic city of Cuzco and magnificent Machu Picchu. Considered the archeological capital of The Americas, Cuzco is a fascinating mix of pre-Columbian and colonial history, art, and architecture. Whether it’s exploring shops along the Plaza de Armas, participating in colorful festivals or meeting Quechua speaking locals in outdoor markets, the narrow cobblestone streets and vibrant culture of Cuzco come alive. Then, hike the steep mountain passes to Machu Pichu, the “Lost City of the Incas” to experience one of the most treasured historical and archeological sites in the world.
Program Information:
Code: PERS
Features: Community Service, The Arts, Travel and Regional Exploration
Prerequisites: 1 year Spanish
Dates: June 28, 2010 -
July 24, 2010
Depart/Return: Miami
Fee: $5,800
*
*(International airfare included)
PROGRAM FEATURES:
Community Service, The Arts, Travel and Regional Exploration
DURATION:
4 weeks
PREREQUISITE:
1 year Spanish
DATES:
June 28, 2010 -
July 24, 2010
FEE:
$5,800
*
*(International airfare included)
DEPART / RETURN:
Miami
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