Hands-On Health Care in Peru

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco

Term: Summer 
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: August 1-August 16

Description: Spend 2 weeks exploring Peru, learning abroad global public health, and contributing to local community development. Students have a chance to help provide much needed health care to Andean communities and explore world renowned sites.

Students get the opportunity to live and work in the Sacred Valley of the Incas to better understand the health and social issues that indigenous communities face. The program will help students understand a different health care system first-hand because students will work with local health care professionals on projects including health education, research and outreach. Students without health experience will work on education, environmental and construction projects.

* Housing: Students will live together in group housing and most meals are provided.

Highlights:
- Give back to a community in need
- Boost your resume with a great experience abroad
- Live and work in the Sacred Valley
- Immerse yourself in Spanish language and culture

Cost in US$: USD 1,695

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available.

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• 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