SIT Study Abroad: Peru: Indigenous Peoples & Globalization

I am an Anthropology major and the focus on indigenous peoples and globalization created a fruitful and intriguing experience. By using these two ideas as our focal points, it was possible to fully immerse ourselves into the indigenous perspective on Peruvian history. Every seminar class had a special theme and these were complemented by the numerous experts brought in to teach each class. Each visiting professor would offer insights on their specific field of expertise. The faculty at SIT Cusco...

Studying abroad with SIT in Peru was one of the best choices I’ve made in my life. I had the chance to learn more than I have in any other semester of my academic life, get to know a place that was totally unfamiliar to me before, and to make some of the best friends I’ve ever had. I could not speak more highly of the program staff or program design. Every experience I had-- each of my different classes, time spent with my host family, trips to Lima or the Amazon, hiking and exploring around the...