Experiential Semester in South America - Peru
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Program Terms • Fall • Spring Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Teenagers • High School Subject Areas • Communications • Culture • Environmental Studies • Humanities • International Relations • Latin American Studies • Linguistics • Philosophy • Spanish		Quick Look • Location: Cuzco, Sucre, Quito - Peru • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview A 3-month journey exploring the languages and cultures of Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador. Live in individual homestays while studying Spanish in Bolivia and Peru. Participate in worthwhile community service and environmental projects. The semester is designed to allow you to learn Spanish, make a positive contribution, and learn first-hand about the cultures of the Andes and the Amazon. Fall (Sept-Dec) and Spring (Feb-May) every year. Open to ages 17 to 26. Travel with a group of 10-14 and two adult leaders. Language study: intensive Spanish study and homestays in two countries. Service: build homes for the underprivileged in Bolivia and do environmental work in the Upper Amazon. Adventure: trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Visit the colorful, indigenous market of Otavalo. College and high school credit is available. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  College credit (up to 15 quarter or 10 semester hours) is available for each program (semesters and summer). Students have also used our programs in order to complete their high school requirements. Eligibility 17 to 26 years old Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family • Hostel Program Costs $7,400 Costs Include:  Written materials pre-departure, Written materials abroad, Travel while in host country, registration fees, language instruction, excursions, food, housing, In-country orientation/training, In-country staff support Financial Aid Yes. LEAPNow offers need-based scholarships. Dates Spring Semester: March - May; Fall Semester Sept - Dec of every year Contact LEAPNow, Inc. P.O. Box 1817 Sebastopol, CA 95473 Tel: (707) 431-7265 Fax: (707) 431-8479 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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