IFSA: Lima - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
- Hosted at: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú / Pontifical Catholic University of Peru / PUCP
- Location(s): Lima, Peru
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Volunteer
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What PUCP has to offer•A large, 100-acre campus with modern buildings, picturesque gardens and archaeological excavations•Outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America•Vibrant academic life with a diverse and int... read more
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I learned that you're not always going to be in your comfort zone, and once you're out of it, the adventure begins! I learned to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and that's a very worthwhile lesson for me. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned so many things while I was abroad, a lot of which came from outside of the program. Some of the learning I did was indeed within the program, but it wasn't book learning. It was more about learning who are the people I would like to surround myself with, it was learning about the qualities I look for in others. Outside... Gabriella S - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was the best year. I grew a ton personally and am more independent and confident. I expanded my worldview and met so many people. It was amazing. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about the history of Peru, which is probably history I wouldn't have learned otherwise. I learned a lot of different worldly perspectives on issues like race and gender and socialism vs. capitalism (to name a few). I also learned that I can adapt to new situations even if they're not ideal for me. A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
I gained fluency in Spanish (a lifelong goal), made many connections, both professional and personal, and experienced a world so alike and different from my own. I made another home Benjamin H - Brandeis University View Entire Review
The trips were fun and my Spanish did improve a slight bit but I was incredibly stressed out by how inadequately I was doing in classes and felt like I had little emotional support while there. A student - Austin College View Entire Review
THE BEST! Lauren G - Tufts University View Entire Review
I mostly learned about the incredibly interesting history of Lima, and Perú as a whole. This was worthwhile. Ethan Stone - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Yes! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Of course it was worthwhile, every decision we make it our lives is worthwhile because we learn from them... if someone regrets their decision or wishes they did something else, then they're blind to what they could have learned from their experience. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
The program really improved my Spanish and enhanced my independence. The program staff was very supportive and provided a great orientation as well as support throughout. I think it was worthwhile, although if I did it again I would make more of an effort to immerse myself in Peruvian life, explore Lima and make more friends. Re... A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Definitely worthwhile! I gained a lot of understanding and patience and I learned more than I could ever begin to write in this tiny box. Rachel K - University of Arkansas - Fayetteville View Entire Review
It was certainly worthwhile. I grew a lot as a person and learned about the world of Perú, of which I had been completely ignorant before. I hope to return to Perú to work with an NGO that my director connected me with. Anne R - Providence College View Entire Review
YES. I loved it. I feel more confident and smarter because of it. I would do it all over again. Courtney N - Rice University View Entire Review
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What PUCP has to offer
•A large, 100-acre campus with modern buildings, picturesque gardens and archaeological excavations
•Outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
•Vibrant academic life with a diverse and international student body
•Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology
•A community-based learning component that enhances the study abroad experience by helping students become involved in Peruvian social, economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Lima
•A large, 100-acre campus with modern buildings, picturesque gardens and archaeological excavations
•Outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
•Vibrant academic life with a diverse and international student body
•Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology
•A community-based learning component that enhances the study abroad experience by helping students become involved in Peruvian social, economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Lima
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadVolunteer
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
Minimum GPA:
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Any student applying to an IFSA-Butler program can apply for our general scholarship awards, which are $500 for a summer program, $1,500 for semester study, and $2,000 for the full year. We also offer special opportunities such as First Generation College Student scholarships and a Fill the GAP study abroad savings program that matches contributions up to $1,000. Plus, any student attending a public institution or an MSI (minority serving institution) is automatically eligible for either the IFSA State School Grant or the IFSA MSI Grant. Both are worth $2,000 off the program price.
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