Study abroad program in Peru
Summer 2008
Explore the mystery of the Ancient Inca; experience the majesty of the Andes
|
Program at a Glance
|
Locations
|
Arequipa & Cuzco, Peru,
South America
starting out in Arequipa (4 days); Cuzco (11 days)
|
Study Abroad Dates:
GPC
Class Dates:
|
July 12th – July 27th, 2008
(leaving Atlanta 9:20 p.m. for Miami on July 11th; returning to Atlanta
at 9:43 p.m. on 27th)
June 16 -- July 10th, 2008
|
Courses available
|
Elementary Spanish II 1002
Intermediate Spanish I 2001
Cultural Anthropology
1102
Introduction to Sociology 1101
(on-line)
Math 1111 (Algebra)
Introduction to Computer Science 1300
(on-line)
|
Cost
|
$2,100
|
|
Classes will start on June 16 at
the Georgia
Perimeter College Clarkston Campus and
continue through July 10.
On July 12 participants depart for Lima, Peru
where they will catch a connecting flight to
Arequipa, Peru for several days, then onto
Cuzco, Peru. One night spent at the famous
ancient city of Machu Picchu.
Because this is a hybrid program, the
bulk of the academic work will be done
here in Atlanta leaving more time time in
Peru open to exploration of the Peruvian
highlands and surrounding Cuzco area.
The group will return to Atlanta via Lima
on July 27, arriving at 9:43 p.m. in Atlanta.
In Peru, classes will meet mornings only twice
a week allowing for afternoon trips to
surrounding cultural, natural, and archeological
sites. Non-class days will involved all-day
excursions to local villages and historical sites.
Touring, hiking, river rafting and horseback
riding through the Andes mountains will be a
big part of our excursions.
|
|
|
|
|
Located at nearly ten thousand feet above
sea level in the heart of the Peruvian
Andes, the city of Cuzco was the capital of
the ancient Inca Empire until the arrival
of the Spaniards in the sixteen hundreds.
Surrounded by some of the most
outstanding archeological remnants of
ancient native civilization, Cuzco is a city
replete in history, color, culture, and
mystery. We will also give the first few days
of the program to the city of Arequipa in the
altiplano of southern Peru. The city holds
colonial history with awesome nature excursions.
|
Cuzco is also home to a thriving tourism
industry that not only offers a rich
opportunity to immerse oneself in ancient
Andean and Spanish colonial history,
but also provides exciting opportunities
to explore native Quechuan culture as
well as the natural beauty of the Andes.
From to mountain climbing, to white-
water rafting, horseback riding, to hiking
the Inca Trail, opportunities to explore
the natural surroundings abound and
are within easy reach of the ancient capital.
|
 |
Students are accommodated in multiple occupancy rooms, with private bath at the
Hotel Corihuasi
located near the city center. Some meals are included as part of the package.
Continental breakfast will be served at the hotel each day (Mon.-Fri.); lunch
served at a local restaurant.
Dinner is not part of the program package, but there are a variety of excellent
restaurants in the vicinity to choose from.
|
Any full-time
or part-time student is eligible to participate in the program. Students from
institutions that are not part of the University System of Georgia are admitted
on a space-available basis and must enroll as transient students at a
participating institution.
You can download an
Application here; copies of
the form are also available at the Center for International Education at the Clarkston
Campus. Completed
applications should be submitted to the
Center for International Education along with a required application fee of $200
and three passport-size photographs (applications: Room CD-1100; Clarkston
Campus).
Because of space limitations, acceptance is on a first
come, first served basis. Students are encouraged to apply well
in advance of the application deadline to insure them of a place in the program.
The application deadline for the 2008 program is February 15, 2008.
Admission requirements:
Students must be in good standing with the college and have a 2.0 GPA or higher,
and, if in Learning Support classes, need to have completed them by the end of
Spring semester 2008. Completion of an application form does not guarantee acceptance into the
program.
Program Costs
The package cost is $2100 for the
two-week program (16 days). This cost includes the following items:
* Airfare to and from Atlanta / to Arequipa / to Cuzco, Peru
* Accommodations in Cuzco for the full program and
1 night in Machu Picchu
* Most meals, as noted in the section on Accommodations
and Meals
* Transportation and entry fees to archeological sites and museums
* Excursions to native villages, horseback riding,
river rafting
* Guest lectures and cultural, musical and dance exhibitions
* Group Farewell Dinner in Machu Picchu
* A primary health insurance policy that provides basic
coverage for medical expenses
* Overnight excursions to Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu
The package cost does not include tuition, textbooks,
passport, supper meals (except final dinner), spending money, ground
transportation to or from Hartsfield Jackson airport, or any other costs beyond those listed above.
Students should plan to budget a minimum of $250-$300 for extra meals, evening entertainment,
and a few souvenirs. If students plan extended
travel or major shopping, additional funds should be budgeted. Some optional excursions might involve additional fees; the
program director will inform students if such fees apply.
All costs are subject to change because of
unanticipated increases in airfares or other program elements or fluctuations in
monetary exchange rates. The program administrator will make every effort to
keep program costs as advertised and will inform prospective participants of any
changes as they occur.
Financial Aid
Courses in the Peru 2008 Study Abroad Program are part of the regular offerings
of Georgia Perimeter College; therefore, students may apply for loans or grants
for which they would normally be eligible. Students should apply for financial
aid at the campus where they are registering for courses. Campus representatives
will assist students in obtaining information about financial aid.
Students must meet all campus requirements in applying for financial aid. Also,
The Center for International Education at Clarkston, in conjunction with the SGA,
are also offering student
stipends up to $500.00. Apply at the C.I.E. about this stipend.
Deadline for apply for this scholarship is February 1st,
2008.
|
|
A $200 application fee is due at the time
of application. The application fee is applied towards the total program cost of
$2000. This fee is non-refundable after December 15, 2007 (covers airline,
train & hotel deposits that are nonrefundable).
Other payment deadlines are as follows:
March 14, 2008: First payment of $900.
This will be nonrefundable after March 21 as it will all go to purchasing your
nonrefundable airfare.
April 20, 2008: Final payment of $1,200.
This will be nonrefundable after May 2 as it will go toward purchasing hotels,
train tickets, etc..
All payments are made to GPC and
submitted to the Center for International Education or directly to Student
Accounts.
|
Students may earn from three to six semester hours
of credit in standard courses offerings of three hours
credit each. Students may take one or two of these courses.
The typical hybrid study abroad student takes two.
Note that the program package cost does NOT include tuition
fees. Tuition is paid directly to the college when you register
for the summer term. Normal student activity fees are not
included in Study Abroad tuition.
|
Health Matters and Insurance
Participants will be using the Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI)
which is a world Class Coverage Plan designed for the University System of
Georgia Board of Regents Study Abroad Programs. The policy does not have deductible.
You can learn more about the Cultural Insurance Services International by
visiting their website.
Participants with special medical problems may be required to provide a physician's
assurance of their ability to undertake foreign travel and study.
Participants should bring medications they regularly depend upon and should have
copies of prescriptions in generic form in case they need to acquire additional
medications.
No special immunizations are needed to enter Peru, and the International
Immunization Certificate is not required. However preventive medicine for
altitude sickness is strongly advised. This is available at any local Atlanta
Medical Travel Clinic.
Passports and Visas
Everyone who travels to Peru must
have a valid passport. Participants who have expired passports should have them
renewed. Participants who have never had a passport should begin the process of
obtaining one immediately; it sometimes takes 8 to
16 weeks to get a passport. Inquire at your local post office for directions on
obtaining a passport.
Holders of U.S. passports do not need visas to enter Peru for summer study.
Participants traveling on passports of other countries should contact their
campus representative for assistance in determining whether they need a visa.
Course Descriptions
Students must take at least three
semester hours of academic work and may enroll for six hours of credit.
All
courses provide three hours of credit.
Courses in Peru will be taught in the mornings leaving the afternoons open for activities and excursions.
All courses are dependent upon sufficient enrollment; courses with inadequate
enrollment will be canceled. Students will be kept informed of courses at risk
of cancellation.
Course
Offerings Peru 2008
ANTHROPOLOGY
Cultural Anthropology (ANTH 1102)
|
SPANISH
Elementary Spanish II (SPAN 1002)
|
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Introduction to Computer Science (CSCI
1300)
(This will be an
online offering)
|
SPANISH
Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 2001)
|
MATHEMATICS
College Algebra (MATH 1111)
|
SOCIOLOGY
Introduction to Sociology 1101
(online) |
Cultural Anthropology (ANTH 1102) :
This course provides a holistic study of humankind including basic biological,
cultural, historical, and societal aspects of our humanity. Tribal and
traditional culture groups of the world are given special recognition alongside
modern societies. This course will offer special emphasis on the cultures of
South America, both past and present. (3 credit hours)
Computer Science (CSCI 1300) (on-line):
This course provides an overview
of selected major areas of current computing technology, organization, and use.
Topics surveyed include the history of computing, data representation and
storage, hardware and software organization, communications technologies,
ethical and social issues, and fundamental problem solving and programming
skills. Hands-on projects enhance and reinforce the ideas presented in class. (3 credits)
(students would start this class on June 16 and finish the
class while traveling with faculty and students in Peru)
Elementary Spanish II (SPAN
1002):
This course continues the work begun in SPAN 1001 with further study of
the culture of Spanish-speaking regions.g skills through cultural and literary readings which develop a deeper
insight into the culture and peoples of Spain and Spanish America. Prerequisite: SPAN
1001 or permission of the Department Chair. (3 credits)
Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 2001):
This course continues the work begun in Elementary Spanish and completes
the survey of the grammatical structure of Spanish. Some of the Spanish
language skills will be directed toward Latin America. Prerequisite: SPAN 1002
or permission of the Department Chair. (3 credits)
Introduction to
Sociology (on-line):
This course involves the study of organized
social life in the context of American society, pulling in cross-cultural
comparisons when necessary. The material covers all aspects of American
society, its values, priorities, politics, religion, family, economics and other
organizational structures. It's a deeper scientific look into our unique
society.
(students would
start this class on June 16 and finish the class while traveling with faculty
and students in Peru)
College Algebra
(MATH 1111):
This course is a functional approach to Algebra that incorporates the use
of appropriate technology. Emphasis will be placed on the study of functions and
their graphs, inequalities, and linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational,
polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: Exit or
exemption from Learning Support Math. (This course will include some topics on
cultural mathematics.)
Program
Director & Instructor:
W. Ernie Guyton
Program Director and Peru Instructor
Department of Social Sciences
Clarkston Campus
Georgia Perimeter College
555 N. Indian Creek Dr.
Clarkston, GA 30021
PH: 678-891-3367
FX: 404-299-4223
Email wguyton@gpc.edu
WebMaster & Instructor:
Spanish Instructor:
Priscilla Dodds
Jay Hoggard
Web Master and Assistant Director
Dept of Foreign Language
Dept. of Mathematics & Computer Science
Clarkston Campus
Clarkston Campus
Georgia Perimeter College
Georgia Perimeter College
Clarkston, GA
6780891-3740
jayhoggard@hotmail.com
pdodds@gpc.edu
To learn more about Cuzco, Peru visit this website.
Acknowledgements:
Our sincere appreciation is extended to the two talented
photographers who contributed significantly to the graphics
on our site, Dan Heller and Gary Valle. Thanks also to the
Peruvian-based group, Interlatin.
