Search results for: “peru”
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Pyramids, Plazas, and Plant Materials: Experiences Volunteering at the Huaca Pucllana
This semester, I decided to volunteer at the Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca archaeological site in Miraflores. The word “huaca” is a Quechua word meaning “sacred.” While working at the huaca, I’ve spent time with graduate students from other universities in Lima, in large part the University of San Marcos (the most prestigious public university in…
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Study Abroad Locations
Where Will You Grow? Launch your life changing journey in one of 18 countries and 47 cities. Meet the founders of a Prague startup. Learn under the renowned tutorial system at Oxford or Cambridge. Master more than 1,000 new Mandarin words in Shanghai. Explore Sydney’s longest on-going Aboriginal community. These are just a handful of…
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Custom Programs
Your vision. Our resources. Create your own unique program for study abroad For more than a decade, IFSA has been working with our partner institutions—more than 500 of them—to create and run customized study-abroad programs that have served thousands of students. Our quality, thoughtfulness, collaboration, and support speak for themselves: many of our partners have…
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Ready to Go! Proposals
Proposal Templates Ready to Go! programs are two-week program templates expertly crafted by our team to deliver IFSA’s local expertise, meaningful co-curricular activities, and academic and logistical support, all while leaving plenty of room for inserting your institution’s learning objectives and faculty plans. The Ready to Go! templates below make it easy to get started building your…
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Identity Resources
Embrace your identity abroad Understanding your multifaceted identity while studying abroad is essential for every traveler. At IFSA, our inclusive team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. We encourage you to explore the cultural landscape of your host country by reviewing identity resources and engaging in meaningful conversations with your Enrollment Counselor. This preparation will…
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Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion is a Centerpiece—Not an Afterthought Our DEI efforts are more robust than ever, yet they’ve long been a cornerstone of meaningful learning experiences for IFSA students—one and all. Scholarships that expand opportunity One in every three IFSA applicants benefits from a range of study abroad grants that award more than $1M each year. Learn…
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Lourdes García
Start Date October 2025 Interests History • Culture • Gender • Food • Lima (Peru) “I believe that education transforms lives when it connects stories, people, places, and opportunities, generating development, empowerment, and happier lives.” Education Lula earned her degree in History from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), where she also completed specialized…
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Danny Gibbons
Start Date March 2018 Interests Food • Coffee • Art • Travel • Peru “After more than 20 years of working with and learning from international students, I am excited to continue growing and learning alongside the IFSA team and sharing my love for Peru, its society and its culture with our students.” Education Danny…
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Tara Hall
Start Date November 2024 Interests Animal Lover • Anthropology Enthusiast • LGBTQ+ Rights Advocate • Nature lover “International Education offers such rich opportunities for personal growth, community building, and creating peace and understanding across the globe.” Education Tara studied sociology and anthropology at Guilford College with a focus on gender, sexuality, and Latin America. They…
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Kokayi Postell
Start Date August 2025 Interests AfroBeat & cultural dancer • Twi & Spanish language learner • Fitness Fanatic • One with Nature • Shower Singer “I’m passionate about international education because it helped me uncover parts of myself only visible through another culture’s lens. I want more students to have this transformative experience—one that fosters…
