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Peru: Culture+ Spanish &
Sustainable Development
| Dates: |
June 29–
July 27, 2008 |
| Cost: |
$4275 |
| Application deadline: |
April 20, 2008 |
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Itinerary
| Day |
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| June 29 |
Arrival in Cusco and transfer to local accommodations |
| June 30 July 4 |
Orientation and placement examinations
Classes begin: Spanish Language (3 hours per day) and Intercultural Competence (combination of classroom and field trips) |
| July 5–6 |
Weekend city tour of Cusco and its nearby ruins. Stops to include Korikancha, Museum of Colonial Art, the archeological park of Saqsaywaman and the nearby shrines of Kenqo, Tambomachay and Tombo Pukupukara. |
| July 7–11 |
Continuation of classes: Spanish Language (3 hours per day) and Intercultural Competence (combination of classroom and field trips) |
| July 12 |
Visits to the local Museum of Pre-Columbian Art and the Inca Museum. |
| July 13–19 |
Travel to Urubamba in the Sacred Valley. Spend this week on sustainable development projects in Andean communities and experiential learning in the field. |
| July 20–25 |
Continue to apply newly learned ICC and language skills through exploratory travel throughout the Sacred Valley. Highlights to include archeological site visits, rafting the Urubamba river, horseback riding and an unforgettable trek to Machu Picchu. From July 13–25, you will be guided by the ICC instructor to participate in group discussion, continue with directed reflection journaling and prepare your 4–6 page paper and final presentation. |
| July 26 |
Return to Cusco to rest and pack. Evening farewell dinner and experience evaluation. |
| July 27 |
Independent departure from Cusco. End of program. |
*Dates and itinerary are tentative and subject to change. Participants will receive final program itinerary 30 days prior to program start.
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Housing
While based in Cusco, it is recommended that you stay with a host family. Homestays allow for a deeper immersion into the local culture and provide invaluable contact with native Spanish speakers. Your host family will provide you with breakfast and dinner each day. During weekend excursions, shared hotel and/or host family accommodations and most meals will be provided. For your 2 weeks of sustainable projects and field studies, shared hotel and/or camping accommodations and most meals will be provided. Alternate housing arrangements can be made during the 2 week on-campus portion of the program (e.g., guesthouses or student apartments).
