Shortened Peru Informational Meeting Presentation 2 2014 Pt 1

Welcome

Peru Community Engagement Study Abroad Program

Informational Meeting

2014

Machu Picchu Huamachuco

Community Outreach and Engagement 1

PERU COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM

Introductions

Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erniGgpWoeU

Student Interest

Peru Community Engagement Program Highlights

Deeper Dive into Peru and the Study Abroad Program

Answer Questions

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erniGgpWoeU

X Huamachuco

X Cusco

X Trujillo

X Lima

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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 6

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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Dr. Rosenbaum


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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completing the ISS course.

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These pictures show some of the

Academia LatinoAmericana sponsored

events

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 Andes-

Parque de la Papa)

A one day field trip to Aguas Calientes with a

guided tour of Machu Picchu.

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Exploring on your own

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Salineras

Ollantaytombo

Qoricancha

Moray

COMPLETE YOUR FORMAL SPANISH LESSONS

AND CULTURAL COURSE WORK

Graduation Day!

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Trujillo

Huamachuco


Begin Huamachuco portion of program via a

flight back to Lima and ground transportation

through Trujillo (June 19-21, 2014).

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Trujillo

Greeting Celebration

Huamachuco


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

Application fee, Acceptance fees, Housing, Food, Group Tours and Activities, and Instate

Additional Cost to Student: $3,770.00 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


Questions:

Rene Rosenbaum, Program Leader

[email protected]

Pat McKay, Assistant Leader

[email protected]

Facebook: Peru Community Engagement Study

Abroad, MSU

Office of Study Abroad

Thank you for your interest! 28
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Shortened Peru Informational Meeting Presentation 2 2014 Pt 1