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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

Academics
**All courses taught in Spanish

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
$4,845 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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