Winter 2022: Explore our traditional program model here: Dec 11-20, 2022
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AN EFFECTIVE & SAFE OPTION FOR YOUR EDUCATION ABROAD
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A modified program schedule. A new experience you'll love.
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LEARN NOW, TRAVEL LATER
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Our two-part, modified program schedule introduces online course delivery and a separate travel component once it's clear to travel again.
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SAFE & EFFECTIVE
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A safe way to gain the knowledge of water resources, renewable energy, and sustainability from industry leaders and local professors. Expand your knowledge from a remote location anywhere in the world.
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STAY ON TRACK
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Your education and professional development shouldn't wait. Don't delay the resume boost you planned to have this summer with our online course delivery.
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TRAVEL FOMO-FREE
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You won't miss a thing. The travel component completes the hands-on learning and experience abroad. We'll provide you with a custom itinerary that guarantees the same activities of a traditional program.
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CREATING NEW & SAFE OPTIONS FOR YOUR EDUCATION ABROAD
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A modified program schedule. A new experience you'll love.
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LEARN NOW, TRAVEL LATER
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Our two-part, modified program schedule introduces online course delivery and a separate travel component (Estimated Aug or Dec 2020) once it's clear to travel again.
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SAFE & EFFECTIVE
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A safe way to gain the knowledge of renewable energy and sustainability from industry leaders and local professors. Expand your knowledge from a remote location anywhere in the world.
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STAY ON TRACK
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Your education and professional development shouldn't wait. Don't delay the resume boost you planned to have this summer with our online course delivery.
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TRAVEL FOMO-FREE
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You won't miss a thing. The travel component completes the hands-on learning and experience abroad. We'll provide you with a custom itinerary that guarantees the same activities of a traditional program.
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Your safety is our top priority.
Our continuous support will keep you informed and up-to-date.
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Your safety is our top priority.
Our continuous support will keep you informed and up-to-date.
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Secure with confidence
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You can secure your spot with confidence knowing that if your program is affected by COVID-19 travel restrictions, we offer flexible terms for you to switch your program or receive a full-credit towards a future program.
We want you to have peace of mind when choosing The GREEN Program for your preferred experience abroad. Our priority is to ensure you have a safe and impactful experience with us.
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Part 1: Online Course Delivery
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Unpacking sustainability before packing your bags.
Complete 15 hours of live, online course work led by international faculty in Peru.
Online Course Dates:
Learn Now: March 28-April 11, 2022; Travel Later: Aug 7-15, 2022
Learn Now: July 11-25, 2022; Travel Later: Aug 7-15, 2022
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Course Introduction
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Gain an overview to the course, meet your professor, and learn about the course planning, expectations, and deadlines.
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Culture & Contemporary Society
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Explore and understand Peruvian society (past and present) as the result of a series of historical, anthropological, and sociological processes and transformations.
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Peruvian Geography & Diversity
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Learn about Peru's geography, high diversity of ecosystems, and how this impacts the country's economic activities.
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Water Resources - Inca vs. Modern
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Discover the challenges, solutions, and processes for distribution of water resources in Peru. Review the evolution of technology in the utilization of water from ancient periods to modern times.
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Climate Change in Peru
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Explore the main causes and consequences of climate change in the context of Peru. Learn about the various adaptive mechanisms used by the Peruvian society and the importance of using energy properly and finding new sources of energy.
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Sustainable Development (2 part)
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Participate in engaging conversation while examining and understanding the present challenges of sustainable development. Imagine alternative futures facing complex issues of development and how they relate to natural, economic, and social systems.
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Course Outcomes
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Beyond providing a basic introduction to water resource management and sustainable development concepts, the objective of this course is to bridge the gap between textbook learning and real-time industry experience by taking students behind the scenes of the world’s leading clean energy and sustainability initiatives.
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Global knowledge in water resource management
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Gain a comprehensive understanding as well as a personal familiarity with the water resource management issues, techniques, and policies on both a local and global scale.
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Economic & Environmental Impacts
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Acquire a clear grasp of cost analyses and environmental impacts of water scarcity, implementation of hydroelectric energy production facilities and other relevant industries in a historical and modern day context.
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Evaluate the feasibility of projects
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Develop skills to evaluate resources and projects in terms of feasibility within the matrix of technical, economic, environmental, and political implementation.
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International Policy Implementation
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Observe Peru's water usage plans with policy implementation, natural resource legislation, and other legislative controls impacting the Peruvian communities.
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Develop problem-solving skills
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Advance, practice, and gain experience with problem-solving skills focused on the global Sustainable Development Goals, set forth by the United Nations. Develop self-awareness, leadership, and entrepreneurial skillsets.
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Early Access to Sustainability
Jobs & Internships
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Join a global network of more than 3,200 TGP Alumni. Connect with sustainability jobs and internship opportunities, mentorship, and professional development resources with early access to TGP's Alumni Network.
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Part 2: Travel Component
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Travel with TGP on a custom program to experience #onlyonthegreenprogram moments.
(35+ course hours)
August 7-15, 2022
Travel will be dependent on CDC and travel regulations.
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Learn by doing
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Get up close and personal with local initiatives to improve water resource management and pollution. Explore the basics of hydrology and experience ancient engineering techniques used during the Inca period with a field survey and site visits. 99% of TGP alumni say that their TGP experience has refined their sense of purpose: professionally, academically, and personally.
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Learn by doing
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Get up close and personal with local initiatives to improve water resource management and pollution. Explore the basics of hydrology and experience ancient engineering techniques used during the Inca period with a field survey and site visits. 99% of TGP alumni say that their TGP experience has refined their sense of purpose: professionally, academically, and personally.
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Discover unparalleled access
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Bring your classes to life and gain unparalleled access into Peru's leading hydroelectric and water treatment facilities. Meet the industry professionals who are leading the way with renewable energy in Peru. It's the opportunity to gain professional practice, demonstrate leadership to challenge existing norms, and decision making.
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Discover unparalleled access
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Bring your classes to life and gain unparalleled access into Peru's leading hydroelectric and water treatment facilities. Meet the industry professionals who are leading the way with renewable energy in Peru. It's the opportunity to gain professional practice, demonstrate leadership to challenge existing norms, and decision making.
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Expand your comfort-zone
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Develop creative leadership, teamwork, self-awareness, and personal growth while expanding your comfort-zone. Unique adventure excursions in Peru may include hiking, exploring geothermal hotsprings, white-water rafting, ziplining, and more.
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Expand your comfort-zone
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Develop creative leadership, teamwork, self-awareness, and personal growth while expanding your comfort-zone. Unique adventure excursions in Iceland may include hiking, exploring geothermal hotsprings, white-water rafting, ziplining, and more.
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Gain skill sets for the 21st century workforce
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The Capstone Project is the ultimate opportunity to apply your knowledge and design-thinking skill sets to solve real-world challenges in sustainable development. Work with diverse and interdisciplinary cohorts to turn your passion into progress. Develop an understanding of sustainability concepts, methodologies, and real-world challenges to apply a systems thinking lens to viewing the SDGs. You'll have the opportunity to challenge the status quo in your capstone project, discover feasibility, and approach problem solving with a creative and innovative mindset for positive social change.
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Gain skill sets for the 21st century workforce
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The Capstone Project is the ultimate opportunity to apply your knowledge and design-thinking skill sets to solve real-world challenges in sustainable development. Work with diverse and interdisciplinary cohorts to turn your passion into progress. Develop an understanding of sustainability concepts, methodologies, and real-world challenges to apply a systems thinking lens to viewing the SDGs. You'll have the opportunity to challenge the status quo in your capstone project, discover feasibility, and approach problem solving with a creative and innovative mindset for positive social change.
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Dive into your bucket-list
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Discover Peruvian history with a private tour through one of our World Wonders, Machu Picchu. Experience local artisan markets. Immerse yourself in Peruvian culture and put your taste buds to the test while exploring all the reasons why Peru has been named the "Best Culinary Destination in the World" for consecutive years.
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Dive into your bucket-list
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Discover Peruvian history with a private tour through one of our World Wonders, Machu Picchu. Explore local artisan markets. Immerse yourself in Peruvian culture and put your taste buds to the test while exploring all the reasons why Peru has been named the "Best Culinary Destination in the World" for consecutive years.
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Take action in global service-learning
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Work alongside a local community to implement a sustainability-focused service learning project. Projects vary on a need-basis per program. Past service learning projects have varied from field work and surveys, painting a SDGs mural with an elementary school, clean up efforts to reduce plastic pollution, rebuilding greenhouses at a local school, and more.
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Take action in global service-learning
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Work alongside a local community to implement a sustainability-focused service learning project. Projects vary on a need-basis per program. Past service learning projects have varied from field work and surveys, painting a SDGs mural with an elementary school, clean up efforts to reduce plastic pollution, rebuilding greenhouses at a local school, and more.
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Expand your global learning experience this summer and discover Peru's water resource management and sustainability
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Expand your global learning experience this summer and discover Peru's water resource management and sustainability
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This model sounds perfect for my busy schedule. How do I sign up?
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Please submit your official TGP program application HERE. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Spots are limited. Accepted students can secure their spot and complete registration in their Student Portals. For assistance, contact your Student Success Coordinator or our team at info@thegreenprogram.com or +1 (215) 821-0935.
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I'm already enrolled in the August 2020 Peru program. What do I need to know?
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If you're already enrolled, you don't need to do anything! Our team will be in touch shortly with an updated class schedule and revised and optimized itinerary for your travel component. If you have questions, contact us at info@thegreenprogram.com or +1 (215) 821-0935.
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What does the modified itinerary look like for the travel?
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The NEW travel component will provide an optimized itinerary for participants that will take place later in the year. The custom program guarantees the same activities on a standard program (only without the classes since they were completed in Part 1). Details will be announced soon.
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Does this also impact TGP's other program locations this summer?
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Currently, TGP's summer (May - Aug) 2020 programs are transitioning to the Learn Now, Travel Later model. As we progress toward summer and continue to monitor the risk in each location, we are working with our onsite partners and the CDC and Department of State to continue monitoring COVID19. TGP will continue to update our students and university partners.
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How do I get involved with TGP's global sustainability network?
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Join TGP's alumni network of more than 3,000 sustainability leaders around the world. 95% of TGP alumni stay involved in sustainability efforts post program and go off to work at companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, NASA, National Geographic, Second Nature, and more. By attending a TGP program, you become a life-time member and get access to professional and personal development opportunities.
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I'm interested but am a student in financial need. Any pointers?
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Our team is ready to provide resources that have helped other students make TGP possible. The first step for interested students is to apply. Upon acceptance, you will meet your Student Success Coordinator who can assist you with your enrollment and next steps. Apply at www.thegreenprogram.com/apply
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