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program leader listed below.
On the Heritage Trail in 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 |
Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu), Peru
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| Course # |
SA 11003
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2025 |
05/11/25 to 05/25/25
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Enrollment Details: Enrollment Currently Closed
Program Description
Description: In this Maymester course, we will explore tangible and intangible cultural heritage in Peru and the challenges of preserving cultural sites and traditions. Peru's history spans 15,000 years, making it one of the world's oldest societies. The earliest inhabitants arrived in the country around 15,000 years ago, and societies began to develop on the west coast over 5,000 years later. It is thus a great way to introduce students to sites of heritage and how communities make efforts to preserve them. We will begin in the historic city of Lima, Peru's capital and largest city, located on the Pacific coast. We then travel into the Andes Mountains to focus our studies on Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire, and Machu Picchu, the iconic Inca citadel and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Through visits to cultural sites, workshops at our partner university, and participation in hands-on activities, we will learn about Incan, Quechuan, and Peruvian cultures, building traditions, and ways of life. This trip will also be a way for Purdue students to engage and interact with peers from UNSAAC university in Cusco, which is a Purdue partner, and they also participate in the 3-country COIL course John Martinson Honors College runs every year. Thus, through this opportunity students will get to experience another country through the lens of their peers.
DRAFT Itinerary: (subject to change)
Sunday May 11: Arrive in Lima from USA
May 12-14: In Lima--exploration of cultural heritage in Lima with UTEC faculty and students; leave for Cusco and then Sacred Valley on May 14
May 14-16: Tour of Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
May 17: Return to Cusco
May 18-24: Explore heritage, preservation, and sustainability in Cusco with UNSAAC faculty and students and trip excursions on our own
May 24: Return to Lima and board flight back to USA
Program Activities:
- Walking Tours both on our own and with local guides of communities and sites in Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley
- City, neighborhood, food/markets in Lima, Cusco and surrounding communities
- Historical and cultural sites in Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley
- Fun excursions with peers from local universities like UNSAAC in Cusco and UTEC in Lima
- Institutions and collaborations with peers from UNSAAC and UTEC
- Guest speakers (scholars/organizations)
- Day trips to local communities near Cusco
- Natural and cultural landscapes in and around Lima and Cusco
Academic Credit
Course info: HONR 314 Heritage Trail in Peru (UCC course satisfies Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements) / 3 credits / Syllabus in preparation. Spring meetings and course details coming soon.
Eligibility
Open to all Purdue students
All students participating in a departmental program will complete a pre and post assessment as part of program completion.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Approx $2700 Includes: program fees; accommodations; daily breakfasts; day trips, entrances, guest speakers, and other course activities; airport transfers; and ground transportation. Not included: airfare to and from Peru and some meals.
Accommodations: We will be in shared hotel rooms (each student will have their own bed; 2-3 students in each room)
John Martinson Honors College (JMHC) Global Enrichment Award
Students in good standing in the JMHC can apply for a Global Enrichment Award of up to $1,500 to use toward the program cost. Please contact Nathan Swanson (swanso64@purdue.edu) with questions.
Giant Leaps Scholarship
Participants who are US citizens or permanent residents are strongly encouraged to apply for the Giant Leaps Scholarship through the MyStudyAbroad system. Giant Leaps awards are based on total family income and require having a FAFSA on file. For this Spring Break program, participants are eligible for the following amounts of scholarship funding, which can be applied to the program fee billed by Purdue but also expenses like airfare.
- Total family income of $75,000 or less: $1000 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $75,001 to $100,000: $700 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $100,001 to $125,000: $500 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $125,001 to $150,000: $200 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $150,001 or greater: Ineligible
For complete details on eligibility, application procedures, and deadlines, please visit https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/aid/details.cfm?scholarid=228. Additional financial aid information can be found below!
Experiential Education Scholarship
The Office of Experiential Education has financial support available for students participating in experiential education opportunities. Funds can be used for educational expenses incurred while participating in experiential education. Students must be participating in an experiential education opportunity offered by Purdue University. All funds will be applied through the Financial Aid system. See here for more information and application link: https://www.purdue.edu/gpp/sa/financialresources/general/experiential-education.html.
Eligibility
- Must be a Purdue West Lafayette or Indianapolis undergraduate or PharmD degree-seeking student
- In good academic standing
- Enrolled full-time or part-time for Purdue courses for the term in which the scholarship is received
- Meet financial aid citizenship requirements
Application Deadline
Priority registration is Jan 17, 2025. Applications close January 31, 2025. After that date please contact the instructor for availability.
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.
