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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Areas of Study: English, History, Spanish Class Status: 1- Freshmen, 2 - Sophomores, 3- Juniors, 4- Seniors
Housing Options: Home-stay Language of Instruction: English, Spanish
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Program Type: Study Abroad
Program Description:
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Sustainability & Community Studies

Discover Peru's living history and vibrant cultural traditions in Cusco, where ancient Incan heritage meets contemporary environmental and social challenges through courses taught in English, Spanish, or introductory Quechua.

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Program highlights

  • Dive deeper into topics like food systems, environmental justice, and cultural identity to understand how indigenous communities are responding to modern sustainability and development challenges

  • The WorldStrides Global Campus in Cusco provides an intimate learning setting as students take courses with other WorldStrides students taught by local and visiting faculty

  • The global campus can be found near Avenida de la Cultura and is across the street from the city's Real Plaza shopping mall and close to several restaurants and cafes.

  • Pair your studies with a community engagement opportunity to earn credit while making a meaningful impact in your host community abroad

  • From visiting the awe-inspiring ruins of Machu Picchu to hiking Rainbow Mountain and exploring Andean weaving traditions to learning to salsa dance, this program blends cultural discovery with a focus on sustainability and social change.

Discover Cusco

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

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How to get started

  1. Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.

  2. Meet with your study abroad office.

  3. Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.


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Meet Lexi H.

"Being in a different country can be intimidating, but during orientation, we went over topics such as safety, health and wellness, and program expecations. Since the on-site staff are all locals, they were able to give us great advice! "

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2026 11/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission 01/23/2026 05/02/2026
Fall 2026 03/01/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.