Welcome
Peru Community Engagement Study Abroad Program
Informational Meeting
2014
Machu Picchu Huamachuco
Community Outreach and Engagement 1
PERU COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
Introductions
Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erniGgpWoeU
Student Interest
Peru Community Engagement Program Highlights
Deeper Dive into Peru and the Study Abroad Program
Answer Questions
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erniGgpWoeUX Huamachuco
X Cusco
X Trujillo
X Lima
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PERU COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN A STUDY
ABROAD PROGRAM?
WHAT IS IT ABOUT THIS PROGRAM THAT
ATTRACTED YOU?
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PERU COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
Develop transferable global competencies
Spanish language and South American culture immersion.
Conduct service learning and beneficial interdisciplinary research in a new environment.
Improve self efficacy:
Adaptation
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Life skills
Accumulate 13 to 16 credits.
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PERU COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
Begins with a 4 credit week long ISS 330C course
MSU (May 5-9, 2014)
Taught by Dr. Rene Rosenbaum, PhD
Assisted by Patricia McKay, PhD student
Prepare students for:
Experiential learning
Participatory research projects
Service learning
Andean culture
Spanish language skill practice 6
WEEK 1- MSU COMPONENT OF 4 CREDIT
REQUIRED COURSE
Study
Community Development Paradigm and Community
Engagement
Poverty in Latin America, Peru and Huamachuco
Research Proposal Development and Intro to Research
Methods
Skype introductions to our coordinator in
Huamachuco
Map the Assets of the Community of Huamachuco
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Dr. Rosenbaum
PERU COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
on to Cusco, Peru (by May 19, 2014)
Picked up by your host family
Begin 80 hours (6 credits) of intensive Spanish
instruction
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PERU COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
completing the ISS course.
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These pictures show some of the
Academia LatinoAmericana sponsored
events
ACADEMIA LATINOAMERICANA DE ESPAOL
Complete 6 Credits of Spanish Instruction
Class hours: M 8:30 to 12:30 or A 2-6:00
Class structure: Spanish consists of 1-2 hours of grammar
everyday depending on the syllabus used by the Academia
and 2-3 hours of development of the different oral skills by
means of group exercise with a maximum of 5 student of
the same Spanish level.
Class Evaluation: Homework& research 30%;Test
and essays 20%; class participation (10%); Final
exam 40%
Completion of the ISS course (2 weeks of additional
course work, 2 hours a day).
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FIELD LABORATORIES
guided field trips to
Inca archeological sites and museums in Cusco
and the Sacred Valley (e.g., Sacshauman, Pisaq,
Ollantaytambo, etc.),
A local indigenous community (e.g., Chicheros,
etc.),
an NGO engaged in community development in
the region of Cusco (e.g., Asociacin Andes-
Parque de la Papa)
A one day field trip to Aguas Calientes with a
guided tour of Machu Picchu.
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Exploring on your own
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Salineras
Ollantaytombo
Qoricancha
Moray
COMPLETE YOUR FORMAL SPANISH LESSONS
AND CULTURAL COURSE WORK
Graduation Day!
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Trujillo
Huamachuco
PERU COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
Begin Huamachuco portion of program via a
flight back to Lima and ground transportation
through Trujillo (June 19-21, 2014).
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Trujillo
Greeting Celebration
Huamachuco
PERU COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
Huamachuco (June 22 August 2, 2014)
Live with a new host family
Work on service learning assignments
Conduct research projects
Free time to explore, dance, sing, play
volleyball, get to know your family and make
friends.
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SERVICE LEARNING AND PARTICIPATORY
RESEARCH IN HUAMACHUCO
This is where you learn how to build trust and understanding in another community for mutual growth and reciprocity.
Strategic thinking and ability challenge norms through cross cultural understanding
Spanish language mastery
Integrative field-based experiential and sustainable service learning research
Universally applicable applied critical thinking, outreach and engagement, and problem solving skills
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FLEXIBLE ACADEMIC CREDIT IN HUAMACHUCO
A minimum of three credits are required, six
recommended
Students need to meet with their academic
advisors and college study abroad
representatives to make certain proper
academic credits are earned through
participating in this program
Evaluate credit/noncredit options
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PAST EXPERIENCES IN HUAMACHUCO
Dancing, dancing, dancing and some karaoke.
Eating lots and loosing weight.
Meeting with municipal leaders, Rotarians.
Meeting with local TV Station and Peace Corp volunteers.
Participating in local celebrations and parades.
Attending birthday parties, church and family events.
Hiking.
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STUDENT GAINS
Communication Skills
Appreciation for Flexibility
Team Building
Positive Attitude
Independence and Self-efficacy
Social Capital
Trust
Strength
Knowledge
A Life-time Family
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STUDENT PRE-DEPARTURE EXPECTATIONS
Home stay = new friends
Task-based thinking
Basically a few courses
Rest and Recreation
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STUDENT POST STUDY ABROAD REALITY
Home stay = new friends
Integrated thinking
Basically a job
Physically (and mentally) challenging
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FINANCING YOUR STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE
Study abroad is an investment in your future. Like other investments it requires commitment and planning.
Make savings a priority
Tap into financial aid; in most cases, the same scholarship, grant, and loan amounts you receive for on-campus study are applied to the study abroad program; financial assistance from OSA and OFA
Scholarship opportunities check OSA website; check out the Gilman Scholarship
Fundraising
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REQUIREMENTS
Academic
Minimum GPA 2.75
Spanish language competency desired: 1 years of college level Spanish or equivalent
Application interview with instructor
13 Credits minimum: Courses:: AL-493 ANR 475, 490, 493; ESA 475, 480, 493 PRR 410, 493, ;SPN 290, 342, 452, 490;SSC 493
Cost (Current estimated fees) Program Fee : $4,950.00
Application fee, Acceptance fees, Housing, Food, Group Tours and Activities, and Instate
Additional Cost to Student: $3,770.00 Airfare to and from Peru-$1500, Spending Money-$1,000, Additional meals- $400, other transportation costs in country- $350, passport and other smaller expenses making up the difference
PERU COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
Questions:
Rene Rosenbaum, Program Leader
Pat McKay, Assistant Leader
Facebook: Peru Community Engagement Study
Abroad, MSU
Office of Study Abroad
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