Cusco is one of the most important cultural and tourist destinations in the world and is the capital of the Inca Empire. Situated at the base of the Andes, it is the entryway to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The city of Cusco was declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity site by UNESCO in 1983 and boasts charming cobblestone streets, stone buildings made by the Incas and exciting nightlife and cafes. In short it is a perfect blend of the old and the new and a wonderful site to study and serve!

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This unique IPSL program has been developed to build an on-going commitment to the Cusco community through a variety of service-learning placements in partnership with local NGOs. USIL and IPSL have forged a strong partnership that builds on IPSL's 30 years of international service-learning experience and USIL's broad experience in volunteering, which results from School of Social Responsibility and ASU –Alianza Social Universitaria (University Social Alliance) work performed on sustainable social responsibility projects.

IPSL, in partnership with the Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL), offers to students the semester program "Institutions in Peruvian Society." This program includes substantive social and/or environmental service-learning placements. The Spanish classes emphasize a communicative methodology where students learn about Peruvian cultures and lifestyles. A total of 18 semester credits are possible.

Courses Include:

• Spanish Language (beginning, intermediate and advanced)
• Institutions in Peruvian Society
• History oif the Inca Civilization
• Biodiversity of Peru
• Contempoary Society and Culture of Peru
• Inca Architecture
• Photography
• Art and Design in Cusco
• Latin American Literature

Service Opportunities Include:

• promoting entrepreneurship - business sustainability for women and youth
• environmental sustainability - creating urban ecosystems
• technology education
• child development and education