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peru 4 wk: June 28 – July 28 6 wk: June 28 – Aug. 8 a g e s 16 - 18
Imagine yourself on a high mountain pass, with the snow-capped Andes behind you, and the site of parrots gliding through a verdant orchid-filled
rainforest canopy below. These moments in nature, coupled with the cultural traditions of the Quechua people of Peru teach us that the mountains really are alive; they are mystical beings, or apus, working alongside the pachamama or mother earth to sustain life. Through community home-stays and rugged exploration of remote wilderness, our Peru course celebrates in the warmth of communal and cultural life while delving into complex development issues, such as
peru: sacred mountains development
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“The strengths of this program are the off-thebeaten-path aspect, the strong philosophy espoused and that you treat the kids like responsible adults to help make them become responsible adults.” Parent of Zander Abranowicz Peru 4-week
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education, health, tourism, and globalization. By immersing ourselves into the daily lives of Peruvian people, we have the opportunity to engage in challenging service-learning projects while celebrating the beauty and resilience of Andean culture. Farming potatoes and wheat we learn from local artisans, spiritual healers, and community leaders about the Andean culture, past and present. We also briefly visit the stunning Amazon basin, floating down rivers winding through some of the most biologically diverse terrain on the planet. The Peru program is rugged and challenging and is ideal for students who are looking to develop their leadership skills and for those who seek to engage themselves with a hands-on understanding of critical development issues in Latin America. Expect to hone your Spanish, live closely with remote indigenous communities, and trek through awe-inspiring terrain as you discover profound new relationships between yourself and the world around you.
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Peru
Brazil
Satipo Chiquian Lima Cusco Puno
Bolivia
Lago Titicaca
Chile
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