Spanish language and Health Services and Sustainability Volunteering
Highlights
- Visit a Wonder of the World during an excursion to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
- Learn Spanish in the classroom and at home with your host family
- Volunteer with a local grassroots organization
- Create a program that suits YOU
- Experience Cusco from the inside
Overview
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Cusco, Peru, as you learn Spanish in one of the world's most significant cultural and tourist destinations. Nestled at the base of the Andes and serving as the gateway to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Cusco offers a rich historical tapestry influenced by the Incan Empire and Spanish colonization. To truly understand Peruvian life, IPSL participants reside with a local Peruvian family.
In addition to language learning, volunteer service opportunities are available to forge meaningful connections and gain insights into the challenges faced by Cuzqueños and other Peruvians. IPSL collaborates with each participant to identify an organization aligned with their interests and goals, enhancing the overall experience and fostering a deeper connection to the local community.
- Tuition and academic fees (pricing varies without academic credit), academic transcript, most meals, excursions (if you choose to include them), lodging, administration fees, airport transfers, emergency medical insurance, on-site and on-line orientation and pre-departure materials, and welcome and farewell meals.
- Passport, Visa (if you want to stay longer than 90 days), international airfare, additional meals not included in program, personal spending money, personal transportation (not associated with the program), telephone, and independent travel
Important Information
Every IPSL program is designed and created in collaboration with you, whether you're working towards a degree or seeking an enriching experience abroad to learn a language, contribute to communities, or both. IPSL customizes your journey to match your budget, time constraints, skills, and interests. IPSL's commitment to reciprocity and cultural humility serves as the cornerstone for everything they undertake.