Academic Programs in CuscoStudents may choose from the following Academic Program options: Semester / TrimesterThis program is designed for students at all levels of Spanish language proficiency. Students will take a Spanish language course as well as enroll in two to three content or language courses, dependent upon their Spanish level. Students will need to enroll in 180 hours during their semester. Courses are held at the Centro Tinku in Cusco and students will receive an official transcript from the University of Salamanca. Classmates are ISA students. SummerThis program is designed for students at all levels of Spanish language proficiency. Students will select two courses in: Spanish language, Quechua, history, literature and culture. Courses are held at the Centro Tinku and are taught by local and US professors. Classmates are ISA students. Volunteer/InternshipExperiential Learning Abroad Programs (ELAP) arranges volunteer placements for students in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Peru. ELAP is an enriching experience for proficient Spanish speakers 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. Volunteering adds another dimension to the study abroad experience through daily exposure and interactions with local community members, resulting in a greater understanding of the language and culture of the host country. Back To Back |