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: 2 weeks in August

Description: Spend 2 weeks exploring Peru, helping those in need and expanding your understanding of the world. Experience a fully immersive service program in the heart of the Inca Empire. Students have a chance to see a centuries old culture, help provide much needed healthcare to Andean communities and explore world renowned sites.

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. Students will work with local health care professionals on projects including health education, research and health outreach. Students without health experience will work on education, environmental and construction projects.

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$: $1,695 *cost may change at any time due to currency exchange

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

International Education Programs at Jacksonville University'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) at Jacksonville University 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