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Machu Picchu
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FALL 2009
Offered in odd-numbered falls - i.e. 2009, 2011
Program Highlights
Travel Plans
Financial Information
Application Information
Additional Program Information
Program Highlights
Students will spend approximately 10-12 weeks in Arequipa where they will live with Peruvian families. Classes will be held at the Universidad San Augustín, a local public university. Program highlights are:
- The normal academic course-load will include: two intensive Spanish language courses; a course taught by Dr. Crandall, 'Latin American Political Fiction'; and a course taught in English by a team of Peruvian professors on Incan and Peruvian History and Society;
- Students can also audit any course offered at the university;
- Students will have opportunities to pursue non-credit internships with a variety of organizations such as social justice, micro-enterprise, and environmental non-profits, orphanages, or the city government;
- Extra-curricular courses and activities, such as folk music and dance will be offered
There will be a few weekend excursions to the beach and rural indigenous communities.
Travel Plans
The group will travel for one week before arriving in Arequipa and two weeks afterward. Highlights include: - The capital city of Lima. We will visit human rights groups, micro-enterprises, the U.S. embassy, and other sites.
- A three-day bus trip from Lima to Arequipa where, on the way, we will visit the famous Nasca lines, a marine mammal sanctuary, a desert oasis, a pisco (grape brandy) winery, and a broccoli farm that exports its products to the United States.
- A two-week trip at the end of the semester that will take us to Lake Titikaka, the Incan capital of Cusco, Machu Picchu including the vaunted ‘Inka Trail’, the Peruvian Amazon, and many sights in between.
Financial Information
The regular Davidson full fee applies. In 2007, it should be about $20,000. The program fee covers most expenses from the time the student leaves Charlotte until he/she returns to Charlotte at the conclusion of the program. International airfare, housing, meals, and excursions are all included. Financial aid is treated the same as if the student were on campus.
Application Information
Application forms can be found at the top right of this webpage. Please be sure to download and complete ALL necessary documents. There are THREE components to the application:
PART 1 - GENERAL APPLICATION
PART 2 - APPLICATION RECOMMENDATION FORMS
PART 3 - APPLICATION WAIVER & RELEASE FORM
Applications, including all supporting materials, are due in the Study Abroad Office.
Deadline: February 1
Notification: February 15
Additional Program Information
Davidson College reserves the right to cancel or modify part or all of this study abroad program should changing circumstances make it necessary to do so. Davidson admits qualified students without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, gender, or sexual preference.
For more information, please contact:
Study Abroad Coordinator
Duke Residence Hall
704-894-2250 or the Peru Program Co-Directors:
Dr. Russell Crandall (704-894-2283)
or
Dr. Jane Mangan (704-894-2878) 
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