SJU in Peru is an international service-learning program where you can broaden your horizons and understand global, environmental, socio-economic, political and cultural issues through experiences within various communities in Peru. You will learn from and work side-by side multiple partners in Lima and a coffee co-operative, Café Femenino, in Chiclayo. Students will be exposed to consumption and waste patterns, the disparity between the global north and south, the foundations of social justice issues and work, gender inequalities, and the exploitative arrangements built into the marketplace.
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Program requirements and dates
This service-learning opportunity is structured with the following dates and requirements.
| Program Requirements | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | September 4, 2024 |
| Applications close | February 25, 2025 |
| Pre-departure retreats | April 29 to May 1, 2025 (mandatory in-person retreat) |
| August 13 and 14, 2025 (mandatory in-person retreat) | |
| Online course module | May to August 2025 |
| 10-day international experience | August 14 to 24, 2025 |
| Re-integration retreat | September 2025 (dates to be determined) |
Eligibility and costs
All University of Waterloo students from any faculty are encouraged to participate in the program and will go through an interview process before being accepted into the program.
- The cost of the program is approximately $2,500 (includes all accommodations and transportation in Peru)
- Additional costs:
- Health consultation fees prior to travelling
- Immunization fees
- Travel health insurance
- Passport renewal fees
- Any travel supplies students would need (i.e. luggage, clothing, water sanitation tablets, hygiene products, gear, etc.)
- Baggage fees not covered by the airline
- Some meals
- Any extra-curricular activities students engage in on their own time
