Peru

Experience Cusco from a Local Perspective

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. Excursions may include a city tour, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu. Students arrive in Lima and spend several days visiting this important Latin American capital" the "City of Kings".

Machu Picchu

Service Opportunities

Promoting entrepreneurship - business sustainability for women and youth
Teaching English
Child development and education - teaching English in a rural school
Health care - working with children/young adults with disabilities at San Juan de Dios hospital
Social work and rehabilitation - working at residential home for abandoned children with Downs Syndrome
Promoting intercultural work - assisting at a residential facility for low income rural people relocating to the city
Working on environmental projects with Indigenous peoples

Volunteers in IPSL community in Peru

Academics

Spanish Language (Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced)
COSA in Peru (Community Organizing and Social Activism)
Introduction to COSA (online)
Indigenous Knowledge, Health and Human Rights in Peru
Environmental Justice as a Social Movement
Advocacy Research
Independent Study

Franko Febres, IPSL Peru Program Director

Details

What's Included

Tuition and academic fees for courses
Lodging (homestay) and most meals
Academic transcript
Airport Transfers
On-site and online orientation and pre-departure materials
Program or fieldwork placement and supervision
Emergency Medical/Evacuation insurance
Administrative fees
Excursions related to courses 
Course materials
24/7 On-site administrative support

What's NOT Included

International airfare
Some meals
Passport/Visa expense (if applicable)
Public transportation
Independent travel

Ipsl

IPSL's mission is to engage students, educators, and grassroots organizations around the world in hands-on service to promote equitable relationships, social justice, sustainable change, and a commitment to our shared humanity.

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