Tech, Design, and Global Skills in Chile and Peru
Program Description
This 15-day program focuses on Tech, Design, and Global Skills in Chile and Peru. The first week will be spent in Peru at one of the Polytechnic's strategic partner universities, UTEC located in the capital of Lima. Students will also take a trip to visit Machu Picchu one of the new seven wonders of the world and have the chance to explore the historic city of Cusco. The second week will be spent in Chile at the Universidad Tecnica Federico de Santa Maria located in the port city of Valparaíso which is walking distance to the coastal city of Viña del Mar. The program will also spend a day or two in Santiago, the capital of Chile. This course will give these students an introduction to intercultural competency skills in their academic careers and focus on tech and design with a emphasis on human-centered design. The course work will utilize the Global Up Abroad (formerly GCC) modules as well as focusing on the benefits of intercultural competence in the tech fields that operate in a global setting. Upon completion of the Global Up Abroad program students will receive a certificate and a digital credential. This program will also comply with the minimum global requirement put forth by the Polytechnic and can be used by student to progress toward the minor in Advanced Global Technology.
Tentative Program Itinerary
- Thursday, May 13th- Arrive in Lima, Peru, Stay in the neighborhood of Miraflores
- Friday, May 14th- HCD: Inspiration Phase, Guest Lectures, UTEC Campus Tour, Scavenger Hunt, Global Up Class Session
- Saturday, May 15th- City Tour of Lima, Visit Huaca Pucllana
- Sunday, May 16th- Free Day
- Monday, May 17th- Industry Visits, Alumni Dinner
- Tuesday, May 18th- Flight to Cusco, Sacred Valley Tour, Stay in Ollantaytambo
- Wednesday, May 19th- City Tour of Aguas Calientes, Hike & Explore Machu Picchu
- Thursday, May 20th- Cusco City Tour, Visit Cusco Sites, Global Up Class Session, Stay in Cusco
- Friday, May 21st- Free Day
- Saturday, May 22nd- Flight to Santiago, Chile, Travel to Viña del Mar, Vineyard Tour, HCD: Ideation Phase-Synthesis, Stay in Viña del Mar
- Sunday, May 23rd- City Tour of Valparaiso, Scavenger Hunt in Viña del Mar
- Monday, May 24th- Federico Santa Maria Technical University Campus Tour, Guest Lectures, SHOA Company Tour
- Tuesday, May 25th- HCD: Ideation Phase-Prototyping, Guest Lectures, Visit Rhona SA, Tour Concon Dunes, Alumni Dinner
- Wednesday, May 26th- Travel to Santiago, Chile, City Tour, Visit San Cristobal Hill, Global Up Class Session, Late Evening Return to the U.S.
Contact program leader Jen Ramos via email with your questions.