- Peru
- Cusco
About Program
Bring your desire to learn and/or practice Spanish, your interest in climate change, and your curiosity of the Peruvian culture to Cusco this January. The Climate Change course is taught in English and complemented with immersive co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding.
Cusco, known as the ombligo del mundo (the world’s belly button) by Peruvians, was the center of the Inca empire that lasted between 1400 and 1534, and at its greatest moments, expanded from what today is known as Quito, Ecuador to Santiago, Chile. Modern day Cusco is colorful and lively, brimming with traditional Andean art, dance, live shows, and street performances.
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Program Highlights
- HIKE through the breathtaking Sacred Valley.
- CONNECT with the Andean people impacted by climate change.
- DISCOVER ancient wisdom from the Inca civilization.
- Explore the Maras Salt Mines at the base of Qaqawiñay Mountain.
- The Awanacancha Project offers students an unmatched tutorial in traditional textile weaving
Scholarships
CIEE Scholarships and Grants
CIEE’s need-based grants offer support to students who face financial barriers to studying abroad. CIEE awards need-based grants based on students’ EFCs and program selection. The Gilman Go Global Grant offers students $750-$2,000 toward airfare, plus $2,500 toward semester program costs, or $1,000 toward summer program costs.