SIT Study Abroad: Peru - Indigenous Peoples and Globalization
- Location(s): Cusco / Cuzco, Peru
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Explore and examine how indigenous peoples in Peru are adapting and innovating to ensure the preservation of their cultural values and to shape their own future in the face of globalization and rapid change.This program explores and examines the s... read more
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I think the biggest gain from the program was the ISP experience of doing original research immersed in the topic and culture that I was studying. It boosted my confidence in operating in Spanish. Made great friends. Worthwhile. Dylan B - Tulane University View Entire Review
I gained experience and perspective. Invaluable spanish skills, life skills. Totally worth it. Wouldn't change a thing! A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about Peruvian perceptions and lifestyle, as well as a lot about the environment in Perú (particularly about oil/gas companies in the rainforest, etc.). I also wouldn't trade the friendships and family I had for anything! andrea.foster.1297 - Trinity University View Entire Review
New perspective. Yes. Sebastian A - Middlebury College View Entire Review
My experience was certainly worthwhile; it was sublime. I now speak Spanish and am much more aware of the many other cultures of the world. This experience inspired me to continue working toward environmental and social justice. Mark W - Trinity University View Entire Review
yes. Elena L - Carleton College View Entire Review
Traveling is always an incredible, eye-opening experience. My program focused on indigenous people and globalization--so now I am very aware of social issues concerning inequality, language extinction, and gentrification. I feel less attached to my material possessions and have gained a love for cultural exchange. I often keep u... Jasmine N - University of California - Berkeley View Entire Review
I learned about adjusting to new experiences and stepping out of my comfort zone. Elizabeth B - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained the experience to be the person I am today. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and what kinds of things I like/don't like about my American culture and Peruvian culture. I gained more of an appreciation for American culture, but also more of an admiration for the struggles people of Peru have gone through. It was also amazing to see things I've rea... A student - Providence College View Entire Review
The program was amazing. I am hoping to go back to one of the communities we visited for my comps research. Alex K - Carleton College View Entire Review
While my future plans and academic interests didn't change much as a result of my experience, I now have a better understanding of a culture very different from my own, and a great appreciation for and interest in Latin American cultures as a whole, especially indigenous cultures. The best part, though, is that even though I've ... Kaitlin N - Birmingham-Southern College View Entire Review
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Explore and examine how indigenous peoples in Peru are adapting and innovating to ensure the preservation of their cultural values and to shape their own future in the face of globalization and rapid change.
This program explores and examines the social, economic, political, and cultural impacts of globalization on indigenous peoples, and the ways in which communities respond and adapt to these transformations in Peru. You can rapidly advance your Spanish and also learn introductory Quechua, an indigenous language of the Andean region.
Major topics of study include:
- Indigenous rights, advocacy, and policy
- Community empowerment
- Identity recognition
- Historical legacies and contemporary social movements
- Impacts of global changes: society, culture, economy, and ecology
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Latin American Studies
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literature
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SIT Study Abroad Scholarships
SIT Study Abroad awards need-based scholarships and grants. We do not offer merit-based awards at this time. Average awards range between $500 and $5,000 for our semester programs, and between $500 and $3,000 for our summer programs. Our scholarships and grants are available to all students accepted into an SIT Study Abroad program irrespective of citizenship, national origin, or home school. We do not require a separate scholarship application for each scholarship fund; eligible students will be evaluated for all funds for which they are eligible. Please note: SIT Study Abroad scholarships and grants are only applicable to tuition and room/board fees billed by SIT Study Abroad. We do not award scholarships or grants to cover any other expenses, including, but not limited to, immunizations, visa fees, books, or study abroad fees charged by your home school. If your home school has an established billing agreement with us, it is your responsibility to communicate with your home school as to how your SIT scholarship or grant will be passed on to you by your home school. For a list of available scholarships and grants, click here.
$500 - $5000
