Summer Study Abroad Program in Argentina
Language and Culture Program at the Universidad de Buenos Aires
Location: Required GPA: Spanish requirement: Length of program: Application deadline: Program advisor:
Buenos Aires3.0 (4.0 scale) 4 semesters of university-level Spanish or equivalent Late May to mid-July April 1 Emily Keene
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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 • Opportunity to fulfill degree requirements and improve your Spanish in a vibrant location
Academics • Program courses conducted in Spanish by Argentine faculty • Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture course is mandatory for all students • You must choose at least one optional program course: Latin American and Argentine Literature or Argentine 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, biking and games • Informational sessions prepare you for the summer in a large, diverse metropolis through discussion 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 to the delta town of El Tigre. Activities may include a bike tour, strolling along the waterfront, kayaking, 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
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