Academic Programs in LimaStudents may choose from the following Academic Program options: Academic YearThe Academic Year 1 program at the University of San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL) is for students of all Spanish language levels, who would like to take classes taught in English with Peruvian students as well as Spanish language courses to increase their Spanish level. Enrolling in electives taught in Spanish is also available for the more advanced student. The Academic Year 2 program at the Universidad del Pacífico (UP) offers two options for students. Students with a high Advanced level of Spanish may take courses taught in Spanish with Peruvian students. In addition, courses taught in English and Spanish language courses for all levels are offered for students at the lower level of Spanish proficiency. The Academic Year 3 program at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) is for high advanced Spanish students who would like to take a variety of classes with Peruvian students taught in Spanish over the course of an academic year. Semester / TrimesterThe semester 1 program at the University of San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL) is for students of all Spanish language levels, who would like to take classes taught in English with Peruvian students as well as Spanish language courses to increase their Spanish level. Enrolling in electives taught in Spanish is also available for the more advanced student. The semester 2 program at the Universidad del Pacífico (UP) offers two options for students. Students with a high Advanced level of Spanish may take courses taught in Spanish with Peruvian students. In addition, courses taught in English and Spanish language courses for all levels are offered for students at the lower level of Spanish proficiency. The semester 3 program at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) is for high advanced Spanish students who would like to take a variety of classes with Peruvian students taught in Spanish. SummerISA's Lima Summer program is designed for students at the intermediate and advanced levels. Intermediate students will take two courses (Spanish Grammar and Culture, Conversation, and Composition). Advanced students will have the option of choosing two out of three courses: Advanced Spanish Grammar, Intro to Latin American Literature, and Socioeconomic and Political Reality of Peru. Service Learning/InternshipExperiential Learning Abroad Programs (ELAP), the service learning and internship division of International Studies Abroad (ISA), offers structured service learning and internship placements year-round, in a variety of fields, yielding valuable personal and professional experience. ELAP is an enriching experience for students who are seeking to contribute to an organization's responsibilities and mission while simultaneously learning about themselves in an unfamiliar, and at times, challenging environment. In addition to working in a host organization, students will develop an ELAP Portfolio throughout the program, documenting their projects, hours, and program activities. Programs are offered in the following countries: Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, England, Morocco, Peru, South Korea, and Spain. CustomISA Custom Programs are developed in partnership with U.S. universities to offer students unique course options. Cultural activities and excursions, program dates and duration, and academics vary by program. Studying abroad with U.S. university students and faculty fosters a cohesive group dynamic with additional support of ISA staff in the U.S. and abroad. |