Program Overview:
Spend five weeks doing community-based work this summer in Arequipa, Perú and study at the Universidad Católica de Santa Maria. Students will enroll in 2 courses: Spanish Language and Contemporary
Peruvian Culture. This will be a unique opportunity to improve your Spanish language skills, earn academic credit towards your Edgewood degree and experience Peruvian culture first-hand!

Eligibility:
• Completion of at least 4 semesters of college level Spanish or equivalent) by the time of departure
• At least a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of application and during the term abroad

About Arequipa, Peru:
Arequipa is Peru’s second largest city and is an important historical, artistic, and religious center. It is both a majestic colonial city with marvelous old world architecture and a vibrant modern cultural center with lively social opportunities. Resting in a fertile valley between desert and mountains at an elevation of 7,667 feet, the city is blessed with a delightfully mild summer climate with temperatures ranging between 60-77°F. Eternally blue skies provide a backdrop for several dormant, snow-capped volcanoes that can be seen from every point in the city. Arequipa is known as “The White City” because most of its buildings have been built from “sillar” a white volcanic rock not found anywhere else in the world.