Study Abroad Orientation & Excursions in Chile
Santiago Programs
Previous excursions included, but were not limited to:
Arrival and orientation
- Airport pick-up for group flight travelers (when a group flight is available)
- 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 lead sessions on academics, living with a host family, integrating into the host university and more
- Transportation to host family
Day trips
- Isla Negra and Pomaire
- Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
- Tour of Old Santiago
- Human rights tour
- Trip to the Andes Mountains
Excursions
- Three-day trip to La Serena, a northern coastal city: includes a visit to an astronomical observatory and the beach, boating in Coquimbo and a tour of the Valle del Elqui, a neighboring port city (semester 1)
- Four-day trip to Golfo de Arauco, historical Mapuche territory: includes a visit to a Mapuche community, a tour of the undersea carbon mines and a boat trip on a sacred lake (semester 2)
- Read more about our individualized academic and cultural excursions that enhance each student's Chile experience
Other activities
- Cultural activities: theaters, museums, concerts, etc.
- Language exchange partners with Chilean students
- Sports and cultural activities through local universities
- Farewell dinner
Chilean Universities Program, Valparaíso
Previous excursions included, but were not limited to:
Arrival and orientation
- Airport pick-up for group flight travelers (when a group flight is available)
- 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 lead sessions on academics, living with a host family, integrating into the host university and more
- Transportation to host family
Day trips
- Valparaíso tour
- Curacavi, Pomaire, Isla Negra
- Historical tour of Santiago
Excursions
- 4-day trip to La Serena: Includes visits to astronomical observatories, Gabriela Mistral's museum and a pisco factory in the Valle del Elqui, and tours of La Serena and neighboring city Coquimbo.
Other activities
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