Argentine Summer Language and Culture Program at the Universidad de Buenos Aires Print E-mail
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Buenos Aires
3.0 (4.0 scale)
4 semesters of university-level Spanish or equivalent
June-July
April 1
Eryn Espín-Kudzinski

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What the Summer Language and Culture Program has to offer
• Three outstanding program courses specially designed for IFSA-Butler students
• Located at the oldest public university in Argentina
• Convenient access to a dynamic city with unlimited things to see and do and see
• Opportunity to fulfill degree requirements and improve your Spanish in a vibrant location

Academics
• Program courses conducted in Spanish by UBA faculty
• Advanced Spanish Language course is mandatory for all students
• You must choose at least one optional program course: Contemporary Argentine and Latin American Literature or Argentine Social History
• All courses are worth 3 U.S. semester credit hours
• Academic tutors are available
• Grades recorded on a Butler University transcript

Housing
• IFSA-Butler arranges housing with carefully selected host families for each program participant
• Two meals per day are included Sunday through Friday; one meal is provided on Saturday

Orientation
• Airport pick-up for students who arrive on the group flight
• Three-day orientation begins in Buenos Aires with a welcome meal and continues for two days outside of the city
• Previous orientations held at Elevage Resort, which has swimming pool, volleyball court, soccer field, horseback riding, biking and games
• Informational sessions prepare you for the summer in a large, diverse metropolis through discussing topics such as health and safety, academics, culture and living with a host family
• Transportation and most meals included

Excursions
• Two day excursion outside of Buenos Aires. Previous excursions to Colonia, Uruguay, included a walking tour of the historic district, group meals and activities and free time to explore on your own.
• One day excursion typically takes place at the delta town, El Tigre, an hour outside of Buenos Aires. Activities may include a bike tour, strolling along the waterfront, group meals and more.

Activities
• City tour of Buenos Aires
• Museum tours (Museo del Arte Latinoamericana de Buenos Aires) and film screenings
• Tango and salsa classes
• Soccer match with Argentine students
• Rugby match
• Farewell meal