If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Tech, Design and Global Skills in Chile and Peru
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Chile and Peru, Multiple Countries (Chile, Peru)
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| Course # |
SA 10929
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2024 |
05/09/24 to 05/25/24
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Enrollment Details: Enrollment Currently Closed
Program Description
**All eligible participants can receive a need-based, Purdue Moves scholarship of up to $1,500**
**Application Deadline is Sunday, February 18, 11:59 pm***
***Program Flyer***
This 16 -day program focuses on Tech, Design, and Global Skills in Chile and Peru. The first week will be spent in Peru at one of the Polytechnic's strategic partner universities, UTEC located in the capital of Lima. Students will also take a trip to visit Machu Picchu one of the new seven wonders of the world and have the chance to explore the historic city of Cusco.
The second week will be spent in Chile at the Universidad Tecnica Federico de Santa Maria located in the port city of Valparaíso which is walking distance to the coastal city of Viña del Mar. The program will also spend a day or two in Santiago, the capital of Chile.
This course will give these students an introduction to intercultural competency skills in their academic careers and focus on tech and design with a emphasis on human-centered design. The course work will utilize the Global Up Abroad (formerly GCC) modules as well as focusing on the benefits of intercultural competence in the tech fields that operate in a global setting. Upon completion of the Global Up Abroad program students will receive a certificate and a digital credential. This program will also comply with the minimum global requirement put forth by the Polytechnic and can be used by student to progress toward the minor in Advanced Global Technology.
Tentative Program Itinerary
Thursday May 9th: Fly to Lima, Peru. Stay at hotel in Miraflores.
Friday May 10th: Orientation and guided campus tour at UTEC. Lunch nearby campus. Industry visit.
Saturday May 11th: City Tour of Lima. Chifa lunch downtown and possible activity with local students.
Sunday May 12th: Free time to explore the city and possible activity with local students.
Monday May 13th: Activity on UTEC campus. Lunch nearby campus. Industry visit.
Tuesday May 14th: Travel to Cusco. Sacred Valley Tour. Lunch. Stay at hotel in Urubamba
Wednesday May 15th: Hike and explore Machu Picchu. Lunch nearby ruins.
Thursday May 16th: Cusco City Tour includes Coricancha and other ruins nearby. Lunch in Cusco. Stay at hotel in Cusco.
Friday May 17th: Travel/Santiago, Chile. Charter bus to hotel at Viña del Mar.
Saturday May 18th: Orientation session and campus tour of Universidad Técnica Federico Santa Maria. Welcome lunch and tour of Valparaíso. Possible activity with local students.
Sunday May 19th: Viña del Mar city tour and scavenger hunt. Possible activity with local students.
Monday May 20th: "Chile today" Politics and Culture on campus. Guided lesson.
Tuesday May 21st: International logistics talk. Industry visit to the port of Valparaíso.
Wednesday May 22nd: Product Design Engineering talk. Industry visit.
Thursday May 23rd: Travel to Santiago. Tour of the city including lunch. Stay at hotel in Providencia.
Friday May 24th: Visit the Museum of Memory and Human Rights then free time to explore the city. Catch late evening flight back to the United States.
Academic Credit
TECH 28155: Tech, Design, and Global Skills
Applicants are urged to consult academic advisors to determine exactly where it fits into their individual plan of study (often an elective). Coursework is done entirely in English. Prior Spanish language knowledge is useful, but not required. This program provides ample opportunity for students of Spanish to practice what they learned in high school.
This course will give these students an introduction to intercultural competency skills in their academic careers and focus on tech and design with a emphasis on human-centered design. Earning three credits in two weeks cannot be done without significant efforts and preparation. Students will complete required/graded modules in the Global Up Abroad (formerly GCC) curriculum in April/May, prior to traveling to Peru and Chile. While abroad, daily course work will utilize the Global Up Abroad curriculum as well as focusing on the benefits of intercultural competenceand and Human-Center Deisgn in a global setting. Students will complete required/graded post modules in May/June after the abroad portion of the program concludes. Upon completion of the Global Up Abroad program students will receive a certificate and a digital credential. This program will also comply with the minimum global requirement put forth by the Polytechnic and can be used by student to progress toward the minor in Advanced Global Technology.
Eligibility
If you are interested in this program, you must have a current passport (valid throught November 2024).
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Actual Fee Billed by Purdue: $2,975 (includes three credits, housing, insurance, all program activities, and most meals)
We estimate that roughly $200 dollars should be accessible while in Chile and Peru to pay for independent meals and personal expenses not otherwise provided. Roughly 65% of all meals are covered through the program fee.
The (need-based) scholarship funding of up to $1,500 that all eligible students can receive is NOT factored into the fee listed above. Further details can be found here.
Flight: estimated cost of $1,100 paid separately from the program fee
Students can choose to fly with the program leader or travel independently. Independent travelers must arrive in Lima within one hour of the group leader’s flight into Lima. All students will be informed of flight info upon acceptance into the program. Contact the program leader for more details, if concerned.
How You Will Pay For the Program:
Follow the Instructions for Online Deposit to submit a $500 study abroad deposit. The $500 deposit will go towards the total amount billed to a student's Purdue Bursar account.
Students may apply for summer financial aid through the Division of Financial Aid. To do so, something called a CRN is required. For this study abroad program, the CRN is: 36331
Application Deadline
APPLICATION DEADLINE
To Apply: Use the "Click here to enroll in this program!" link at the top of this page, just below the map. You will set up an account we call the, "My Study Abroad."
Once logging the necessary info you will receive an e-mail providing instructions to complete required forms and submit your deposit.
Application Materials Include: Participation Form; Receipt of Deposit; Statement of Risk & Responsibility; Medical & Special Needs Form; a current Passport (valid through November 2024); brief meeting with program leader
All applicants will be contacted via e-mail. **Application Deadline is Sunday, February 18, 11:59 pm**
Program Contact: Jen Ramos- ramos102@purdue.edu
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
