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USIL’s international center is located in Cusco, which is in the southeastern part of the country and about an hour flight away from Lima. The city of Cusco was declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 1983 and has a population of approximately 350,000 people. Along its cobblestone streets there are buildings made by the Incas, built entirely of stone. This magical city also has an exciting nightlife with cafes and restaurants to suit everyone’s tastes. Ten minutes away from the city, many ancient Incan ruins, fortresses and other archaeological ruins can be seen. Cusco is also the gateway city to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu, which is an amazing stone settlement in the Peruvian Andes and the most important and beautiful legacy of the ancient Peruvians. During their time in Cusco, students will have the once in a lifetime opportunity to visit Machu Picchu.
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Students take courses in USIL’s recently opened international center, which is housed in a 16th century building with ancient Incan stones lining the classroom walls. Students will take several courses, some of which are taught in English and others in Spanish. The course offerings include Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Spanish. Students with an Advanced level may enroll in Latin American Literature instructed in Spanish. Classes taught in English include Inca Architecture, Art and Design in Cusco, History of the Inca Civilization, Contemporary Society of Culture of Peru, Biodiversity of Peru, and Photography. Classes are small and interactive, providing students with more personalized attention from the instructors.
Each course is three credits and students are encouraged to enroll in twelve to fifteen credits each semester. In order to be eligible to apply, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and obtain two academic letters of recommendation.
Please click here to view the course descriptions offered at USIL in Cusco
Program Dates:
Fall 2013-August 15-December 7, 2013
Fall 2013-July 12, 2013
Students should check with their Financial Aid office at their home school to determine whether their aid is applicable toward study abroad.
A 2.5 GPA is required, in addition to transcripts and two letters of recommendation. The program is open to students at freshman through post-graduate standing. In addition to the CCIS application, students are required to complete an institutional application for USIL.
English and Spanish
Undergraduate
Fall 2013: $7940 (please contact program for most current program cost)
Instruction and administrative fees, housing with shared room and daily breakfast, airport pick-up upon arrival and departure, library access, tutoring services, university ID, orientation and welcome ceremony upon arrival at USIL and insurance.
Airfare (app. $1200 round-trip), meals (lunch and dinner, app. $200 per month), excursions, trip to Machu Picchu (app. $250 for train, bus, guide, and entrance tickets), public transportation (app. $100 per month), and textbooks (app. $10-$50)
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Students live in shared, furnished apartments at La Casa Don Ignacio, a student residence conveniently located near the central square, Plaza de Armas, which is close to many stores and restaurants (www.casadedonignacio.com). The student residence offers all the amenities a student would need such as 24-hour front desk, medical assistance, airport pick-up upon arrival and departure, wireless internet, computer room, dining room, TV, laundry service and safe deposit box. Students living at Casa Don Ignacio will also enjoy daily breakfast served in the dining room. Decorated in Incan-style furniture and bright colors, the Casa Don Ignacio provides students with a pleasant place to stay during their time in Cusco.
Student Testimonials
"I had an amazing time studying abroad in Cusco, Peru. The people I met and the places I went were unforgettable. My advice for any students thinking about coming to Cusco is to do it! The city is very safe, and tourist friendly. The people are all very nice and helpful. The housing is really nice, and the breakfast is delicious. Looking back on my experience in Peru, I regret nothing! I made incredible friends and met people from all over the world. I would advise doing a trek to Machu Picchu, not necessarily the Inca Jungle trail, because that is not for everyone, but some sort of trek. It made the entire experience so much more rewarding and powerful."
Amy Young, Montana State University, Spring 2012
"Studying abroad in Cusco, Peru was an extraordinary experience, as I learned many new and exciting things from this program. The city of Cusco, to me, was both an educational and spiritual trip filled with language, culture, history, and adventure that altogether, comprised to be an unforgettable journey that anyone can enjoy."
Chris Lena, Bunker Hill Community, Summer 2012
Katie Barcikowski
Study Abroad Coordinator
Broward College
225 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
kbarciko@broward.edu
954-201-7709
954-201-7322 (Fax)
CCIS Online Application & Instructions
CCIS Online Student Recommendation
(Students: DO NOT send the student recommendation form to your evaluators as an attachment. Please only send the page URL. The student recommendation form can be found under the "Apply Now" tab.)
Bernadette Brennen
Study Abroad Coordinator
Niagara University
P.O. Box 1944
Niagara University, NY 14109
bmb@niagara.edu
(716) 286-8331
CCIS Online Application & Instructions
CCIS Online Student Recommendation
(Students: DO NOT send the student recommendation form to your evaluators as an attachment. Please only send the page URL. The student recommendation form can be found under the "Apply Now" tab.)
How do I apply?
Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading the forms above. TTo download, right click on the application or recommendation form and click "save as", then save the form to your desktop or downloads. Once you have completed your form, SAVE IT FIRST!!!! DO NOT CLICK "SUBMIT" until you have SAVED your form or the recipient will receive a BLANK form. Once you have saved it, click "submit" and THEN email your completed form as an attachment to the contact email address associated with the program in which you are applying. If for some reason you do not see the email address pop up when you click "submit", then email the application to the program sponsor listed here on this page.
YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR HOME INSTITUTIONS' STUDY ABROAD OFFICE OR ADVISOR OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION.
In addition to completing the required CCIS Application, students need to download the USIL Application Form and submit the following materials along with the ORIGINAL application with original signature to Katie Barcikowski at Broward College. Students must submit the CCIS Application AND the USIL application at the same time.
2) Four passport-size photos
3) Clear, color, copy of ID-page of passport
4) Copy of your official transcript
All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.
CCIS Cusco, Peru
Program Sponsor:
Broward College
David Moore,
Associate VP for Int'l Ed
Niagara University
Ms. Bernadette Brennen, Director
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2000 P Street, NW, Suite 503 Washington, DC 20036
Phone 800-453-6956 or 202-223-0330
Fax 202-223-0999
info@ccisabroad.org
