2026 2nd Summer Semester Program Peru (Graduate Students Only)

Schedule

Date	Descriptions
Saturday, July 4	Arrival Day All Day: Arrival flights into Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) Evening: Check-in at Hotel el Polo Free Time: Rest and recover from travel
Sunday, July 5	Welcome & Orientation Morning: Free time and rest Afternoon: Lima city tour (3–4 hours), including the Historic Center of Lima and key landmarks and cultural sites Evening: Welcome dinner at local restaurant Isolina featuring traditional Peruvian cuisine Included Meals: Breakfast, morning coffee break, lunch, and dinner
Monday, July 6	Program Begins Morning: Classes at Universidad ESAN Afternoon: Business visit with a Peruvian-owned company, including networking and industry insights Evening: Free time; dinner on your own Included Meals: Breakfast, morning coffee break, and lunch
Tuesday, July 7	Morning: Classes at Universidad ESAN Afternoon: Business visit similar to a U.S. Embassy experience Evening: Pisco workshop and cocktail experience, including learning about Peru’s national spirit and traditional cocktail preparation; dinner on your own Included Meals: Breakfast, morning coffee break, and lunch
Wednesday, July 8	Cultural Immersion Morning: Classes at Universidad ESAN Afternoon: Cultural visit featuring downtown Lima exploration, Miraflores district tour, and visits to local markets and artisan shops Evening: Free time Included Meals: Breakfast, morning coffee break, and lunch
Thursday, July 9	Project Work Morning: Classes at Universidad ESAN Afternoon: Free time dedicated to project work, preparation for presentations, or optional individual exploration 6:30 PM: Dinner with ESAN at La Candelaria, including faculty and student networking Included Meals: Breakfast, morning coffee break, lunch, and dinner
Friday, July 10	Closing Celebrations Morning: Classes at Universidad ESAN, including project presentations and final exams 3:30 PM: International Week closing party celebrating program completion with farewell networking Included Meals: Breakfast, morning coffee break, and lunch
Saturday, July 11	Departure Morning: Check out of Hotel el Polo Various Times: Departure flights to the United States Included Meals: Breakfast
Important Notes:	All participants should arrive in Lima prior to the program start Classes begin promptly on the first instructional morning Business casual attire is recommended for company visits and classes Comfortable walking shoes are suggested for cultural tours

For questions about the program, contact dr. Leah grubb at grubbl19@ecu.edu