Study Abroad Orientation & Excursions in Chile

Santiago Programs

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Previous excursions included, but were not limited to:

Arrival and orientation

Airport pick-up for group flight travelers (no group flight available for Latin American Business and Culture Studies program)
10-day on-site orientation: Includes transportation, accommodation, activities and most meals
Welcome meal
Introduction to Chilean culture
Discussion of academic differences and expectations
IFSA-Butler staff walk students through everything from how to succeed academically to living with a host family to integrating socially in a university setting
Transportation to host family

Day trips

Excursions

3-day trip to La Serena (spring semester)
4-day trip to Golfo de Arauco (fall semester): Includes a visit to the towns of Cañete and Contulmo, boat trip on the Lago Lanalhue and a visit to a local Mapuche community

Other activities

Previous excursions included, but were not limited to:

Arrival and orientation

Airport pick-up for group flight travelers
10-day on-site orientation: Includes transportation, accommodation, activities and most meals
Welcome meal
Transportation to host family

Day trips

Excursions

Other activities

Previous excursions included, but were not limited to:

Arrival and orientation

10-day on-site orientation: Includes transportation, accommodation, activities and meals
Intensive Spanish training
Transportation to host family

Day trips

Excursions

4-day trip to La Serena
Additional event at student's expense: Optional five-day trip to Easter Island. Includes transportation, some meals, lodging and sightsseeing tours. Cost: US$1,100 (subject to change). The trip will be offered only in conjunction with the Rapa Nui course and if there is enough interest in the trip.

Workshops