Orientation Information

Participants will fly into Lima's Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) where ISA resident staff will greet students before traveling with students to Cusco. As part of their orientation, students will receive an introduction to Peruvian society and culture, by taking a two-day tour of Lima before heading on to Cusco. Resident staff will also introduce students to the academic portion of the program, which includes reviewing students' course selections and helping them to prepare for the placement exam (if applicable).Prior to their departure and on-site orientation, students will receive a lengthy and detailed pre-departure orientation handbook which serves as a primer for their study abroad experience in Peru. Although the on-site orientation will cover the nitty-gritty of life in Peru, the handbook allows students to read up on pertinent information before their arrival in Cusco. The handbook covers academics, culture, useful phrases, food, housing, the university, ISA facilities, money matters, visas, and numerous other details that students also learn about during their on-site orientation. Of course, students are always welcome to contact the Peru Site Specialist with any questions.