College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Lima - Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola

The CCIS program in Lima, Peru, is offered for two semesters (mid-March through early July and late-July through mid-December) and students may take classes in Spanish or in English. Classes have a small number of students, which make them more personalized and interactive. Students will enroll in classes alongside Peruvian students, making the class an ideal place to learn more about Peru and its culture. The Universidad San Ignacio de Loyala (USIL) has many visiting students from around the world each year. Students live in shared, furnished rooms at Casa Don Ignacio, a student residence conveniently located in Miraflores, a major tourist area of Lima. With shops, movie theaters, transportation and the Pacific Ocean nearby, students have the opportunity to stay in a pleasant place. Students can meet new friends from different countries in the common areas of the student residence. In addition, students studying at USIL will have the opportunity to participate in several different types of service learning activities in areas that may include: environmental awareness, promoting literacy, healthcare, organizing aid for low-income families, and working with children.

USIL is located in the quiet district of La Molina, in the capital of Lima, Peru. With a colonial style, and an emergent business influence, Lima offers several options to enjoy the city. Downtown Lima displays its architecture through its Government Palace, the Cathedral, churches, museums, catacombs, monasteries, and stylish balconies, confirming why UNESCO declared this city as a World Heritage Site.