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Perú Summer II July 2014 Who is this program for? • This program is OPEN TO ALL UNA STUDENTS • No Spanish necessary! We’ll teach you while you are there! What is it all about? • The purpose of this trip is to: – Introduce participants to the wealth of culture and customs of Perú. – Give students an immersive language education experience in a fun and safe environment. – Encourage students to seek additional, longerlength study abroad experiences. – HAVE FUN!!! Where will we go? – Cusco will be the center of our operations – We will spend one day in Lima, the capital of Perú and the center of the second viceroyalty of Spain. – Colonial Lima • Here we will tour the Plaza de Armas, the catacombs under the city, the Banco de la Reserva, and other important structures and cultural centers of Peru’s largest city. Cusco • The Navel of the World. – Capital of the Inca Empire and central to many of Peru’s most famous ruins. – Students will spend 4 weeks (20 hours each week) in language classes at AMAUTA language school. Sacsayhuaman • The great fortress and temple situated on a hill above Cusco. Weekend Excursions • Puno and the Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca – We will spend time with the Aymara people whose civilization dates back to 1000 A.D. and see how they preserve their way of life. Valle Sagrado • We will follow the Sacred River of the Inca from Pisaq, through several thriving towns Pisaq • Located at the head of the Sacred Valley, Pisaq was a major agricultural center for the Inca people. Ollantaytambo • The final fortress city accessible by automobile in the Sacred Valley Machupicchu Chinchero • A thriving textile community that preserves the traditional weaving and dyeing techniques of the Inca. How does the “Study” part fit into all this? How to earn credit • Students will take a minimum of 2 classes from the following: – FL 201. Global Perspectives Through Study Abroad – SP 350. Conversation and Composition – FL/SP 490. Special Topics in Peruvian Culture – IE/SP 499. International Experience • Beginning and Intermediate students may also take the CLEP exam on returning to UNA and receive up to 14 credits based on their language proficiency. When will this happen? • Summer Session II. July – Anticipated travel dates June 28—July 27 – Each class will have several class meetings on campus at UNA prior to departure during Spring 2013. What about accommodations? • During the week, students will be staying with host families. – 2-3 students per family (generally) • Weekend excursions we will be staying in 2 and 3-star hostels. – Double or triple occupancy rooms. – WiFi and/or computer available at each hotel. What about food? • Two meals included each day with your host family. • Meals on Excursions – Continental breakfast included at each hotel. – Lunch buffet included at Machupicchu. – Farewell dinner in Cusco. • Students will generally be responsible for one meal each day, occasionally 2 (on weekend excursions) • Average cost for food: $5/day What about transportation? • Program cost will include RT airfare from U.S. to Lima, airfare from Lima—Cusco—Lima, and transportation to all other major destinations while in Perú. – We will travel in airplanes, trains, large buses, small buses, and boats during this trip. All tours are covered in the cost of the program – Private taxis or buses inside and around Cusco are NOT included. Let’s talk turkey • • • • • A unique opportunity Faculty-led Open to all students One month Scholarships available – $800 Study Abroad Scholarship – $200 Foreign Language Department Scholarship • High altitudes • Limited space (luggage) • Unfamiliar foods (but super tasty!) • Unfamiliar language (but you’ll learn fast!) • Form lasting friendships • Life-changing experience! Budget breakdown • Approximate cost $3400/person* – Initial non-refundable deposit of $400 due by December 3, 2013 – $600 payment due January 14, 2014 – $600 payment due February 4, 2014 – $600 payment due March 4, 2014 – $600 payment due April 1, 2014 – $600 payment due May 1, 2014 * Price may increase or decrease due to airfare costs. What’s NOT included • UNA tuition (Minimum 6 hours) • Meals (lunch or dinner each day) – Plan on about $5/day for food – Tips • Incidentals – Excess baggage fees – Taxis – Extra (non-programmatic) excursions • Souvenirs (???)