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Peru: Public Health in the Andes
Journey from Lima to the Sacred Valley of the Peruvian Andes and delve into the integration of traditional and modern approaches to medicine and public health. Engage with NGOs and governmental leaders to gain insight into the roles played by the government and international health organizations in delivering rural, community-based healthcare. Along the way, accompany healthcare practitioners in t...
Journey from Lima to the Sacred Valley of the Peruvian Andes and delve into the integration of traditional and modern approaches to medicine and public health. Engage with NGOs and governmental leaders to gain insight into the roles played by the government and international health organizations in delivering rural, community-based healthcare. Along the way, accompany healthcare practitioners in the field, connect with university professors and students, and interact with community members. Explore the dynamic intersections of history, tradition, and contemporary culture from Lima to Cusco, and visit the iconic site of Machu Picchu.
Program Highlights
Visit immersive sites and meet with healthcare organizations
Work with community health workers in a field training
Explore archaeological terraces where Incas once cultivated medicinal plants
Trek to the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu
Visit the national Potato Park
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Quick Details
- Peru
- 2-4 Weeks
- Agriculture
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- All Nationalities
Recognitions
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It was an incredible experience
by: Lucy K.Program: Peru: Public Health in the AndesI came into the program extremely excited to both engage with a small community and explore the more well known parts of Peru. I think that my biggest expectation was that the program would be both a fun and rewarding experience and that expectation was definitely met, if not exceeded. Doing community service in Qenqo gave me the greatest sense of accomplishment, because a lot of the work was somewhat strenuous and I wanted to do my very best for the community, but I wasn't completely sure how ...
The program had the right balance of everything
by: Olivia N.Program: Peru: Public Health in the AndesMy expectations for my program were that I would learn about a new culture and meet new people. The program met those expectations, but it also did so much more. I didn't expect to make the long-lasting friendships that I did. I also didn't expect to connect with the local kids in the village as much as I did. It was amazing to see how sad the kids were when we had to leave because it showed how much we were able to connect with them. I gained from this program knowledge about another culture an...
This program had taught me so much
by: Katherine S.Program: Peru: Public Health in the AndesGoing into my trip to Peru I expected to do community service, practice my Spanish, hopefully make some new friends and experience a new culture. What I actually go out of this experience was much more. I feel like everyone came in contact with, my leaders, friends, the children in the village, and the adults I met, all had a tremendous impact on me and taught me so much. I feel like I was able to immerse myself as fully as I could in a new culture and it was amazing. We did so many fun things o...
Program Details
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Locations
- Peru
Types & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Archaeology
- Community Centers
- Community Development
Availability
Years Offered: 2024
- 2-4 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
Accomodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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