Peru Community Engagement Study Abroad Program Informational Meeting 2014

Machu Picchu Huamachuco

Community Outreach and Engagement

Welcome

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Introductions Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erniGgpWo eU Student Interest Peru Community Engagement Program Highlights Deeper Dive into Peru and the Study Abroad Program Answer Questions

X Huamachuco

X Trujillo

X Lima X Cusco

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WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN A STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM?

WHAT IS IT ABOUT THIS PROGRAM THAT ATTRACTED YOU?

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Develop transferable global competencies
Spanish language and South American culture immersion. Conduct service learning and beneficial interdisciplinary research in a new environment. Improve self efficacy:

Adaptation Critical

thinking Problem solving Life skills

Accumulate 13 to 16 credits.
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Begins with a 4 credit week long ISS 330C course MSU (May 5-9, 2014) Taught by Dr. Rene Rosenbaum, PhD Assisted by Patricia McKay, PhD student Prepare students for: Experiential learning Participatory research projects Service learning Andean culture Spanish language skill practice
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WEEK 1- MSU COMPONENT OF 4 CREDIT REQUIRED COURSE

Study
Community Development Paradigm and Community Engagement Poverty in Latin America, Peru and Huamachuco Research Proposal Development and Intro to Research Methods

Skype introductions to our coordinator in Huamachuco Map the Assets of the Community of Huamachuco

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Fly to Lima, Peru.

Dr. Rosenbaum

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.and on to Cusco, Peru (by May 19, 2014) Picked up by your host family Begin 80 hours (6 credits) of intensive Spanish instruction

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and formal and informal cultural immersion, completing the ISS course.

These pictures show some of the Academia LatinoAmericana sponsored events

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ACADEMIA LATINOAMERICANA DE ESPAOL

Complete 6 Credits of Spanish Instruction Class hours: M 8:30 to 12:30 or A 2-6:00

Class structure: Spanish consists of 1-2 hours of grammar everyday depending on the syllabus used by the Academia and 2-3 hours of development of the different oral skills by means of group exercise with a maximum of 5 student of the same Spanish level.

Class Evaluation: Homework& research 30%;Test and essays 20%; class participation (10%); Final exam 40% Completion of the ISS course (2 weeks of additional course work, 2 hours a day).
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FIELD LABORATORIES
guided field trips to
Inca

archeological sites and museums in Cusco and the Sacred Valley (e.g., Sacshauman, Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, etc.), A local indigenous community (e.g., Chicheros, etc.), an NGO engaged in community development in the region of Cusco (e.g., Asociacin AndesParque de la Papa) A one day field trip to Aguas Calientes with a guided tour of Machu Picchu.
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PERU COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM Exploring on your own

Salineras

Moray

Ollantaytombo

Qoricancha

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COMPLETE YOUR FORMAL SPANISH LESSONS AND CULTURAL COURSE WORK

Graduation Day!

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Huamachuco Trujillo

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Begin Huamachuco portion of program via a flight back to Lima and ground transportation through Trujillo (June 19-21, 2014).
Trujillo Greeting Celebration Huamachuco

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Huamachuco (June 22 August 2, 2014) Live with a new host family Work on service learning assignments Conduct research projects Free time to explore, dance, sing, play volleyball, get to know your family and make friends.

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SERVICE LEARNING AND PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH IN HUAMACHUCO

This is where you learn how to build trust and understanding in another community for mutual growth and reciprocity.
Strategic thinking and ability challenge norms through cross cultural understanding Spanish language mastery Integrative field-based experiential and sustainable service learning research Universally applicable applied critical thinking, outreach and engagement, and problem solving skills

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FLEXIBLE ACADEMIC CREDIT IN HUAMACHUCO A minimum of three credits are required, six recommended Students need to meet with their academic advisors and college study abroad representatives to make certain proper academic credits are earned through participating in this program Evaluate credit/noncredit options

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PAST EXPERIENCES IN HUAMACHUCO

Dancing, dancing, dancing and some karaoke. Eating lots and loosing weight. Meeting with municipal leaders, Rotarians. Meeting with local TV Station and Peace Corp volunteers. Participating in local celebrations and parades. Attending birthday parties, church and family events. Hiking.

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STUDENT GAINS
Communication Skills Appreciation for Flexibility Team Building Positive Attitude Independence and Self-efficacy Social Capital Trust Strength Knowledge A Life-time Family

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STUDENT PRE-DEPARTURE EXPECTATIONS

Home

stay = new friends Task-based thinking Basically a few courses Rest and Recreation

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STUDENT POST STUDY ABROAD REALITY

Home

stay = new friends Integrated thinking Basically a job Physically (and mentally) challenging

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FINANCING YOUR STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE

Study abroad is an investment in your future. Like other investments it requires commitment and planning.
Make savings a priority Tap into financial aid; in most cases, the same scholarship, grant, and loan amounts you receive for on-campus study are applied to the study abroad program; financial assistance from OSA and OFA Scholarship opportunities check OSA website; check out the Gilman Scholarship Fundraising

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REQUIREMENTS
Academic

Minimum GPA 2.75 Spanish language competency desired: 1 years of college level Spanish or equivalent Application interview with instructor 13 Credits minimum: Courses:: AL-493 ANR 475, 490, 493; ESA 475, 480, 493
PRR 410, 493, ;SPN 290, 342, 452, 490;SSC 493

Cost (Current estimated fees)

Program Fee :

$4,950.00 $3,770.00

Application fee, Acceptance fees, Housing, Food, Group Tours and Activities, and Instate travel; program leaders travel expenses Airfare to and from Peru-$1500, Spending Money-$1,000, Additional meals- $400, other transportation costs in country- $350, passport and other smaller expenses making up the difference

Additional Cost to Student:

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Questions:
Rene

Rosenbaum, Program Leader Rosenba5@anr.mus.edu Pat McKay, Assistant Leader

mckaypa1@msu.edu

Facebook: Peru Community Engagement Study Abroad, MSU Office of Study Abroad Thank you for your interest!
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