This semester-long immersive program is designed to give participants a profound experience of the people and places of the Andes – from the cultural heritage site of Cusco to the famous “Lost City” of Machu Picchu. During the course of this program, you will live with local families; attend interactive educational seminars to learn about the history, customs, and general culture of the region, in both an urban and rural setting; visit cultural and historical sites of Incan significance; work alongside families and farmers in the Sacred Valley of the Incas; participate in volunteer service within the community; and trek to Machu Picchu along the Inca Trail!