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Summer Semester in Peru
Academics, Service Work, and Adventure
Marvel at the mysteries of Peru's Incan past, master your Spanish while you work on your salsa moves, and earn credits in art, history and development courses while you contribute to community development projects during ProPeru and Jacksonville University's unique summer semester. Homestay accommodations, intensive Spanish language classes, and cultural/adventure excursions further facilitate improved fluency and full immersion in the richness of Peruvian life. The perfect blend of academics, service work and adventure assures your summer in Peru will be anything but boring!
Program Overview
- Intensive group orientation
- 6 semester credits, fees, & transcripts from JU
- Academic classes four to five days a week
- Airport pick up in Cusco
- Full room and board with a local family
- Intensive Spanish Classes
- Funding of development project
- Visits to Archeologial sites, weekend hikes, and cultural activities
- 24 hour emergency contact on site
- Regular staff check ins and access to ProPeru office in Cusco
Session 1
June 6 to July 4, 6 credits total
Intensive Spanish, 3 credits
Art and History of Peru, 3 credits
Download the syllabus
Session 2
July 4 to August 1, 6 credits total
Intensive Spanish, 3 credits
Special Issues in Development Work, 3 credits
Download the syllabus
Development Project
Projects may include building a school, reforestation, or installing clean burning stoves.
The final projects will be selected by Site Directors based on community need
Excursions
Sacred Valley Incan Ruins
Major Incan Ruins around Cusco
Cultural presentations and community festivals
Cost
$3,895 per session
Enroll by February 28 for a $200 discount
Join both sessions for $7,390
Program fees do not include: international airfare, passport or visa fees, textbooks, insurance, independent travel during the program, or personal expenses. Program fees may change without notice due to currency exchanges and the unique nature of international travel.
When you're ready, apply at www.myproworld.org/apply
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