- Students must obtain their advisor's signature on the application. Buenos Aires is a big city in a big country. Famous districts like San Telmo and La Boca are vibrant, exciting places with unique architecture, inexpensive restaurants and cafes, and great nightlife. The culture and traditions of Buenos Aires, an exhilarating mix of Latin American and European influences, wait to be explored.
The Universidad de Belgrano is situated in a quiet residential area, and offers easy access to the rest of the city via public transportation. Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires is truly one of the great cities of the world! Students participating in the CCIS Buenos Aires Summer Program will take a 4-week course in intensive Spanish language with the option to enroll in multiple sessions. All levels of Spanish proficiency are welcomed!
Established in 1964, Universidad de Belgrano in the lovely Belgrano district of Buenos Aires enrolls around 11,000 students. In addition to the 9 academic departments on offer to matriculated students, it also boasts one of the best International Student programs in Argentina. UB's students come from across Argentina, Latin America, and the world--nearly a thousand international students are drawn to its programs. Modern facilities house classrooms and offices, and provide the base for numerous cultural and athletic activities.
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Minimum GPA of 2.5
Good judicial standing (no major disciplinary violations in the past 12 months)
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Tuition, homestay with two meals per day (breakfast and dinner), medical insurance, and a Lonely Planet travel guide
Application fee ($50), passport ($130), visa/immigration fees ($140), airfare ($1,200), books and supplies ($25), additional meals ($200), local transportation ($100), and personal expenses ($250)
Interaction with locals and with other international students is key to a successful study abroad experience. Many campus activities, e.g., Noche Internacional, showcase UB's strong international student program. Joining a student club or sports team is a great way to meet local students--soccer, running and yoga are just a few options. Attending concerts, trying the tango, or spending a lazy Sunday afternoon picking through the colorful streets and flea market of San Telmo are just a few of the possibilities. There's so much to discover in and around Buenos Aires-one can even visit neighboring Uruguay for the day!
Homestays allow students to further develop their language skills outside of a classroom setting and increase their understanding of modern Argentine culture. The assigned host family is likely to live within easy reach of the university in a pleasant, secure neighborhood; the daily commute will be no more than a short bus ride or a reasonable walk. The home might be found in a century-old heritage structure or a contemporary apartment building. The program fee includes a private room with two meals per day (breakfast and dinner).
1. CCIS Application - Students must obtain their advisor's signature on the application.
2. Statement of Purpose
3. Two Letters of Recommendation - Letter must be from a professor or assistant instructor that you have had in the past or have currently. One recommendation should be from a language professor.
4. Universidad de Belgrano Application
6. Official Transcript - You may have your registrar send this directly to CWU, or include it with your application.
7. Passport-sized photo (2" x 2")
8. Disciplinary Clearance Form
9. $50.00 Application Fee - Include a check or money order made payable to Central Washington University. This fee is non-refundable.
Ray Bates, Study Abroad Advisor
Study Abroad & Exchange Programs
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7407
batesr@cwu.edu
(509) 963-3621
(509) 963-1558 (Fax)
CCIS Argentina Facebook Group
All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.
CCIS Study Program Sponsor:
Central Washington University
Larry Laffrey,
Director, Study Abroad & Exchange Programs
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2000 P Street, NW, Suite 503 Washington, DC 20036
Phone 800-453-6956 or 202-223-0330
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