The Embassy of the United States in Peru has granted scholarships to eight outstanding Peruvian university students, who will participate in the «Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders program» (SUSI) starting next month.
The event will take place on January 7 – February 11, 2017 in the U.S. State of Arizona.
Grantees are Modesto Ayala (Ayacucho region), María del Pilar Cáceres (Lima), Anaí Castillo (Lima), Angela Ingaruca (Junín), Romario Orosco (Ayacucho), Jhon Quispe (Cusco), Carmen Vásquez (Cajamarca) and Kris Vidal (San Martín).
SUSI
The Institute takes place at the University of Arizona and is focused on contemporary American life, as it is shaped by historical and/or current political, social, and economic issues and debates.
Students are provided with an overview of the foundations of democracy as they learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, the federal system of government, elections, the court system, among other topics.
SUSIs are five-to-six-week academic programs designed for foreign undergraduate students aged 18-25 to improve their understanding of the U.S., and to develop their leadership skills.
It also provides opportunities to interact with American peers on a college campus. Each Institute includes approximately 20 participants from selected countries.
Peru university students to join U.S. Gov’t-funded exchange program
Andina 25 de diciembre de 2016
