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CISabroad - Semester in Cusco

Location: Peru: Cusco

Term: Fall, Spring

Dates: Fall: mid-August - mid-December; Spring : late January - mid-May

http://www.CISabroad.com

17 New South St. #205 Northampton, MA 01060 United States

Call Us

Phone: 877 617 9090

Fax: (413) 582-0327

Description

Qusqu that's the Quecha name for Cusco - is the center of modern indigenous culture in Peru, so you'll learn a ton about South America outside of the classroom. Join Semester in Cusco at 11,500 feet in an incredible city with a vibrant culture. Start getting excited about:

* Immersing yourself in Spanish - The way to learn Spanish is to immerse yourself in it, and that's just what you'll do on Semester in Cusco!

* The impressive Sacred Valley - Imagine a region filled with stunning mountain views, Quechua-speaking communities, and llamas. On the weekends, you'll get to explore this diverse region's salt flats, market towns, ancient ruins, and more. It's all a short, inexpensive trip from downtown Cusco.

* Machu Picchu - This famous site was recently picked as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. Come discover why!

* A colonial city filled with history - Cusco is full of pre-Hispanic and colonial history, which often overlap in fascinating ways. Churches built on pre-Inca spiritual sites, European-esque paintings of the Last Supper that include Andean regional cuisine, and leafy Spanish-style plazas atop Incan stone represent the dynamism of this city that you can easily make your own.

Highlights

* Beautiful Sacred Valley with ruins, market towns, mountain hiking, and more
* Spanish-language courses at all levels
* Students from around the world
* Classes in diverse subjects in English
* Superb university
* Strong on-site support from the University staff
* Great, inexpensive Andean cuisine, including local specialty cuy (guinea pig!)
* The Cusco region has more than 2,000 types of potatoes to try!
* Heart of the Incan and other pre-Hispanic empires
* Colorful indigenous and religious festivals

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

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Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

* Excursion to Machu Picchu
* Full-time tuition and fees
* Housing
* Some meals
* Medical and accident insurance
* CISabroad support services before, during, and after the program
* Academic advising
* Financial aid counseling
* Assistance with travel arrangements
* Predeparture orientation
* Airport pickup
* Universidad de San Ignacio de Loyola orientation
* On-site support
* Internet connection
* Laundry facilities
* Universidad de San Ignacio de Loyola official transcript
" Carbon offset of travel

Credit Available

no

This Program is open to

American, Canadian Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Other

Application Process Involves
  • Essay
  • Letters of Reference
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Transcript
Typically The Application Process Time is
48 hours
CISabroad's Mission Statement

To provide innovative education programs that broaden academic perspectives, promote global awareness, and encourage personal development while laying the foundation for participants to become engaged world citizens.

Year Founded

2000

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