IFSA: Community Building and Sustainable Development in Peru
- Peru
- Lima
About Program
Combine the Lima metropolis bustling city life, worldly food fusion, endless cultural and nightlife with Iquitos, the capital of the Peruvian Amazon, the largest city in the world not reachable by road. Science and culture come together as you study and work with local organizations on environmentally focused community improvement projects. This program is ideal for students interested in Spanish language proficiency, community development and sustainable studies, environmental and biological sciences, and Latin American studies. Students study in Coastal Peru in Lima and in Iquitos, part of the Amazonian jungle region, two unique ecological systems.
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Program Highlights
- Academic and language tutors are available as needed
- Work with a non-profit in the Iquitos to gain practical experience abroad and participate in environmentally focused community improvement projects
- Further your knowledge of community action and environmental sustainability, contributing to your increased understanding of the confluence of science and culture
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Location
Lima is the capital city of Peru and one of the best places to get a taste of authentic Peru. The best way to explore Lima is through their Peruvian cuisine, which takes ingredients from the coast, Amazon, and mountains to add depth to every dish. After you have eaten, take a stroll through the city center and marvel at the architecture of the churches and monasteries that have maintained their Spanish influence.
