Argentina: Buenos Aires Summer


Program Overview

Buenos Aires, Argentina, the second largest country in South America, is multifaceted in its variety of people, land and climate. Situated on a vast estuary known as the Rio de la Plata, Buenos Aires is the sprawling capital of Argentina. The population of greater Buenos Aires is estimated to be around 13 million. The city contains 46 barrios each with a distinctive flavor: downtown is a bustling area of historic buildings, government offices, commerce, restaurants, shops, theaters and cinemas; San Telmo, with its antique shops, flea markets and tango bars; la Boca, an Italian neighborhood full of brightly painted houses and cantinas; Belgrano, the refined district of education; with its wide boulevards and outdoor cafes, cosmopolitan Buenos Aires is one of the great cities in the world.

 
Academic Profile

Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires

The Universidad de Belgrano is located in one of the most relaxing and distinguished residential areas of metropolitan Buenos Aires. Belgrano is only a few minutes from downtown where late-night life, good conversation over long, lingering dinners or at sidewalk cafes can be enjoyed in a safe city. The Universidad de Belgrano is a 40 year old private institution of proved reputation. Its solid tradition in higher education guarantees the quality of Spanish courses, which are taught by native teachers specially trained as second language instructors. Intensive practice in the classroom and the language lab, supported by abundant authentic materials as teaching aids, guarantees excellent results.

Course Offerings

Three one-month intensive Spanish-language sessions are available during the summer. Beginning to advanced Spanish levels are taught, and each session consists of 100 contact hours of Spanish. Participants earn 10 quarter credits during each session. Although there is no language prerequisite, students with no prior Spanish instruction may find the beginning level to be difficult.

 

Activities and Opportunities

Student Life

The program will arrange housing in homestays, or participants may make their own housing arrangements. In homestays, participants have a single room and breakfast and dinner and provided.

 

Buenos Aires Semester Program Details

Application Deadline(s)

May-June: April 1
June-July: May 1
July-August: June 1

Eligibility Requirements

Sophomore through senior standing, at least a 2.5 GPA

Costs

Summer session: $1025/session

Costs Included

Instructional costs abroad, insurance, orientation, administrative fees, services of an on-site coordinator.

Costs Not Included

Homestay with partial board ($620/month), airfare ($1200), personal costs, CWU application fee ($50).

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.

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Your Adventure in Argentina Begins Here

Submit Application Materials To:

Kate McCarthy

Interim Director, Study Abroad & Exchange Programs
Central Washington University
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7408
(509) 963-3612
(509) 963-1558 (fax)
goabroad@cwu.edu
CWU Study Abroad Site

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading and printing the following forms. These PDF documents are viewed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader plug-in, which is available free. If you don't have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, click here.

CCIS APPLICATION PACKAGE AND INSTRUCTIONS

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.