- Peru
About Program
The whole community is your classroom! Bring your Spanish skills to the next level through community interactions and structured activities--whether you are new to the language or working on fluency, there is no better way to learn than through immersion. Work with locals on community service projects aimed at improving infrastructure in rural areas. It's not a visit to Peru without a visit to the iconic Machu Picchu; you'll also explore Cuzco, hike through misty mountains and waterfalls, and take in the sights, sounds and tastes of this vibrant culture!
Service Hours: 20
Language Hours: 25
Program Theme: Language Immersion
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Program Highlights
- Explore colonial Cuzco's bustling marketplaces and quiet cobblestone alleyways
- Visit Machu Picchu, one of the world's "Seven Wonders"
- Improve your Spanish or kickstart your language learning in a welcoming community
- Meet friendly alpacas and traditional artisans
- Take in the picturesque Moray Salt Mines and learn about their history
Scholarships
GLA IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) Scholarship
The goal of our scholarship is to provide inclusion, diversity, equity and access to GLA programs.
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Location
Peru is treasured for its gastronomy, Incan history, and stunning Andes mountains. As you travel, you will notice the pride the Peruvians have for their heritage of having been not only the Incan empire but Spain's South American empire. Peru's eco-tourism is growing the quickest of any South American country. If you are looking to tap into a currently less-frequented travel destination, pick Peru.
