Intern in Peru

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Internships begin the first Saturday of each month. There is a 2 week minimum duration required.

Description: Intern and gain hands-on experience in Cusco or the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru. As an intern, you will work abroad with a local community organization in the fields of the environment, health care, or social/economic development. Your project is determined by community need as well as your skills and interests.

You will be part of real, sustainable development. A designated Project Coordinator guides each intern through the project planning, execution, and conclusion of their program. Live with a local family, take Spanish classes tailored to your level, and immerse yourself in the local culture. Programs also include cultural and adventure excursions including visits to Incan ruins, hikes in the Andes and local festivities.

Highlights:
- Learn about the value of sustainable development
- Immerse yourself in Spanish language and culture
- Live with a local family
- Visit incredible Inca ruins

Cost in US$: $1,895 for the first 2 weeks; $385/additional week *cost may change at any time due to the currency exchange

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

International Education Programs's Mission Statement: International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes global experiences by engaging students and faculty in study, internship and volunteer programs that will expose them to other countries, cultures, languages and people. International Education Programs (IEP) promotes cultural immersion through challenging study programs, relevant internship placements, and life-changing service learning opportunities in 19 different countries around the world. Our number one priority is to consistently offer the support services and resources that enable participants to immerse in the local culture, contribute to the local community, and learn more about themselves and the world through their travel experiences. IEP programs cater to individual needs based on desired length of stay, language competency, location, and academic discipline.

Year Founded: 2000