{"id":9855,"date":"2021-12-14T15:19:53","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T21:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/?page_id=9855"},"modified":"2023-10-25T11:18:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T16:18:11","slug":"summer-study-abroad-in-peru-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/academics\/study-away\/study-abroad\/summer-study-abroad-in-peru-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Study Abroad in Peru"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>University studies students can experience the cultural richness of Peru and learn about its municipal government during our <strong>summer I semester <\/strong>program. You\u2019ll take courses in urban studies while staying in Lima, one of the largest cities in South America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More details are available in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/abroad.tamu.edu\/\">Education Abroad Portal<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-program\">About the Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lima, Peru is subdivided into districts, each with its independent city council. University studies students are invited to observe and learn from the municipal organization of Lima while immersing themselves in one of Latin America\u2019s most important financial centers. The trip offers courses in urban studies and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-areas-of-emphasis\">Areas of Emphasis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Group excursions to Cusco and Machu Picchu&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time for independent travel and exploration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete cultural immersion while staying with host families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn-wrapper \">\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn \" href=\"https:\/\/tamuabroad.via-trm.com\/program_brochure\/13544\/\" target=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApply Today\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-curriculum\">Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All students are required to take a total of 6-credit hours to participate in this program. Meet with an academic advisor to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements before enrolling in any courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>URPN 361 \u2014 Contemporary Urban Studies | 3 credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CARC 331 \u2014 Field Studies in Design Philosophy | 3 credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>View the Texas A&amp;M&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.tamu.edu\/undergraduate\/course-descriptions\/carc\/\">course catalogue<\/a>&nbsp;for information about each course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-about-the-program\">FAQs about the Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat are the eligibility requirements?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open to University Studies \u2014 Architecture students <strong>only<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Minimum GPA of 2.0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must attend <strong>all<\/strong> program-specific pre-departure orientations\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/student-rules.tamu.edu\/rule12\/\"><span>Good standing<\/span><\/a><span> with Texas A&amp;M University\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tHow do I enroll in a study abroad semester?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start your study abroad journey in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/global.tamu.edu\/ea\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">education abroad portal.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tDoes this satisfy the School of Architecture\u2019s semester away requirement?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, for university studies students only.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tHow long is the program?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The study abroad program in Peru spans 5 weeks during the summer I semester.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWill this delay my degree plan?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No. The program allows you to complete the same coursework offered at the Texas A&amp;M campus. Because you\u2019ll be earning college credit over the summer, you\u2019ll be getting ahead! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tHow much does it cost?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read about program costs and funding in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/global.tamu.edu\/ea\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">education abroad portal.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat will I do during my study abroad semester? \n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The program is centered on living in Lima, Peru. You\u2019ll complete courses in design and urban studies as well as visit notable sites throughout the region during your stay, including Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Peruvian beaches. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tAre there COVID-19 traveling restrictions? \n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As of October 29, there are delays in passport processing due to COVID-19. Students should apply for their passports at least three months in advance to allow for adequate processing time. 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