In La Molina District in Lima, Perú

La Universidad de San Ignacio de Loyola

Where it is located?

Lima, Peru

Where it is Located?

Located in: La Molina District of Lima, Peru

Address: Av. La Fontana 550, La Molina Lima - Perú

USIL Campus

Classes offered in English and SpanishThe majority of Peruvian students know EnglishLocal Peruvian students are the majority in all

classes (rarely will it be just international students)

Spanish Placement Tests are taken at orientation in order to be placed in the appropriate course: advanced, intermediate, beginner

Recommendation: If hoping to learn the language, take at least one or two courses taught in Spanish besides the Spanish class

Spanish Language

Student body is significantly smaller than KSU95 international students in fall of 2011Peruvian students are VERY hospitable to

international studentsProfessors are genuinely excited to have

international students in their classes and are very helpful

Peruvians are very social, and other international students are looking to make friends and experience all the Lima has to offer! For this, it is very easy and fun to meet new people, get involved and make new friends quickly!

Student Life

Will take place during orientation at USILWill be assisted by the international office on

campusHIGHLY RECOMMEND: ensuring that you’re

courses are preapproved by KSUOnly given roughly a week to change courses,

so this is important that you know what will and will not transfer

Choosing Courses

USIL is known as a good international university for the following career paths:BusinessEngineering and ArchitectureHospitality and TourismGastronomy (Chef school is HUGE)

For this, the majority of the classes offered are in these areas of study

What are You Studying?

0-20; with 10 as a passing grade in most courses

May be subjective to course or teacher

Grading ScaleUSIL Grading

Scale Definition KSU Grading Scale

18-20 A- Excellent 90-100%

15-17.99 B- Good 80-99.99%

12-14.99 C- Average 70-79.99%

10-11.99 D- Below Average 60-69.99%

Below 10 F- Failing Below 60%

Beginning of academic year: August 15National Holiday: August 30 (No classes)National Holiday: November 1 (No classes)Finals and End of Semester: December 5-9

*Note: Any exams needing to be made up or retaken will be given the week after finals (Dec. 12-16)

Inter-semester vacation: Mid-December to beginning of March (This serves as Peru’s summer break)

Check the USIL website for specific dates for each academic semester

Academic Calendar (Fall, 2011)

USIL does have off-campus dorms options, and offers these to any students on a first come, first serve basis

Dorms located in Miraflores (a district in Lima, about a 30 minute bus ride to USIL)

Many international students use these, but as these are popular, there is often a waiting list, and it is not advised to bank on this housing if it is not already set up upon arrival

Most Peruvian students live at home

Accommodations

Home Stay: Living with a Peruvian family; many are available when studying abroad with a program. Meals and cleaning are provided.

Residencia: Living in a home with 5-10 other international students. Must prepare your own meals with this option.

Dorms: USIL dorms house international and Peruvian students. Must prepare your own meals with this option.

Other: Find your own apartment or reside in a Hostel for the duration of your stay.

Most Peruvian students live at home with their families

International Housing Options

GET READY… Traffic is CRAZY and it is much different than in Kansas!

Use public transportation of the following:CONVIs and MICROS are small vans and buses

which will pack in as many people as will fit. Cost roughly 1-1.50 soles to get from one destination in Lima to another. Each has a specific route and will yell out their destinations for passengers to know which to use.

TAXIS are very inexpensive in Lima and can be shared between passengers.

Transportation

WARM CLOTHES! Yes, it is Peru, but August is their COLDEST month in WINTER! 60 degrees on average. By October, the weather begins to be hot again. Be prepared for summer weather again by this month.

Adapter and converter- most outlets are A or C in Lima

Laptop is useful with school work and keeping in touch with friends and family back home.

Empty small duffle bag for weekend trips

What to Bring

Toiletries and any hair dryers or straighteners you want. Voltage is different and can damage your appliance and your hair (consider splitting a straightener with a friend instead of buying a nice one yourself)

School supplies (Paper is NOT typical 8x11, but is longer. Many of the notebook paper to take notes on is graphing paper)

DVDs, bags, jewelry, souvenirs- all can be found very CHEAP in Lima!

What to Buy in Perú

Important Words to Know while Traveling:El boleto: ticketEl vuelo: flightLa puerta: gateEl reclamo de equipaje: baggage claimEl talón: baggage claim ticketAduana: customsInmigración: immigration

Some signs will be in English, but the majority of employees in the airport will not speak English

Navigating the Lima Airport

Taca Airlineswww.taca.com

Copawww.copaair.com

SPIRIT Airlineswww.spirit.com

Airlines to Check-Out

Machu Picchu in Cusco is a MUST-SEE! If you do no other traveling, make sure to visit one of the 7

Wonders of the World- Machu Picchu! Junín!

Andes mountains and Central Jungle, all in one area Iquitos!

Amazon River and Rainforest Ica!

Peruvian desert Lake Titicaca!

Located in Puno, the lake border Bolivia and PeruMancora!

The most incredible beaches in Peru and located in northern Peru near Ecuador. Hot weather year round

Traveling in Perú

Nuevo soles are usedCambistas are money

changers on streets; can bargain with them for a better exchange rate

Avoid international fees with banks by changing cash on the street or in shops

Rate is approximately $1= 2.72 soles (Sept. 2011)

Money in Lima

Recommendations: Alpaca (Much like a llama, the meat tastes similar

to steak and is very rich)Cuy (Guinea Pig- it’s a delicacy here and worth

trying)Aji de Gallina (Delicious chicken dish over rice)Ceviche (Mixture of seafood- Incredible, even if you

are not a big seafood fan)Chifa (Fusion of Chinese and Peruvian cuisine)Pollo a la Brasa (The best roasted chicken you will

ever have)Papa Rellena (Baked potato stuffed with meat and

veggies)

La Comida (The Food)

Lima, especially in the districts surrounding the university, is a safe city in PeruEven as a girl, I go for runs around the city aloneLima has around 9 million people and for this,

there are always people out in the streets at all hours of the day and night.

One must be careful though to not be pick-pocketed and to guard valuables (i.e. blackberry cell phone) while walking in a crowded area

Another concern is taking taxis late at night, not always safe to do alone

Safety

Check to see if your cell phone is unlocked for international use…if it is, simply take it abroad and buy a new SIM card in Lima

If you don’t bring your own phone, go to a Wong or Metro grocery store, Saga Falabella, Totus or other large department stores, and buy a phone and a pay-as-you go plan. For most plans, it only costs to send, and not to receive, texts and

calls. So, if someone needs to get a hold of you and you’re out of credit, they can still call you

You can buy a cell phone for around 60 soles (roughly $20) and put minutes on for a cheap rate at any of the stores listed above, or pharmacies as well.

Don’t overlook the benefits of programs like Skype, Gmail chat, and Yahoo chat. All three offer video chat options, which are free!

Communication

Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola - USIL International OfficeAv. La Fontana 550, La Molina Lima - PeruPhone: (511) 317-1000 Ext. 3220 Fax: (511) 317-1000 Ext. 3226

For direct contact with a representative via email in USIL’s international office, email Saúl Cieza at:scieza@usil.edu.pe

Contact Information