Service – learning in Cusco
- 10 Weeks
- 2-3 courses
- 240 hours
REQUIREMENTS
- At least 19 years
- Spanish language skills, depending on your preferred placement
- International health insurance
- Letter of recommendation
- Proactivity and creativity with limited resources
- Positive mindset
- Final project required
- Curriculum Vitae
HOUSING
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INCLUDES
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation (host family – students house)
- kitchen and table wear (included only in student house)
- Breakfast and dinner (included only in host families)
- Spanish classes (1 hour a day)
- Program orientation
- 3 hours a day work (Monday to Friday)
- 24/7 Support
- Official certificate of internship
- Tandem conversation program
- Sacred Valley tour
- Machupicchu tour
NOT INCLUDES
- Homestay with single or shared room, two meals per day, weekly laundry service.
- Students house, single bedroom, shared kitchen and living area
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Week 1: Orientation and Introduction
- Day 1: Arrival and Welcome
- Day 2-3: Orientation Sessions
- Day 4: Cultural Immersion Activities
- Day 5: Introduction to Service Sites
- Day 6-7: Preparation for Service Projects
Week 2-4: Service Projects
- Week 2: Community Engagement and Initial Service
- Week 3: Continued Service and Community Integration
- Week 4: Reflection and Evaluation Meetings
Week 5: Mid-Program Review
- Day 1: Mid-term Evaluation and Feedback
- Day 2-3: Workshops on Service Learning and Professional Development
- Day 4-5: Community Impact Assessments
- Day 6-7: Free Time and Cultural Exploration
Week 6-8: Continued Service and Projects
- Week 6: Ongoing Service Projects
- Week 7: Advanced Community Engagement Activities
- Week 8: Final Project Preparation and Documentation
Week 9: Final Projects and Presentations
- Day 1-3: Preparation and Refinement of Final Projects
- Day 4-5: Presentation of Projects to Local Community and Program Coordinators
- Day 6-7: Review and Feedback Sessions
Week 10: Program Conclusion
- Day 1-2: Final Evaluations and Reflections
- Day 3-4: Cultural Farewell Activities
- Day 5: Departure Preparation
- Day 6: Departure
LIST OF COURSES
Introduction to Service Learning in Cusco
Andean Cultures and History
Community Development and Engagement
Sustainable Practices in Community Service
Professional Skills for Service Learning
Field Research and Data Collection
Cultural Competency and Communication
Project Management and Implementation
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