Study Abroad Programs in Latin America
Note: Since Argentina, Chile, and Peru are in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons and semesters are reversed. In other words, our spring semester is the first semester of their academic year, which begins in February and ends in November.
Argentina
Buenos Aires: Fall, Spring, or Full Year
Poised between the sweeping Rio de La Plata and the legendary Pampa, Buenos Aires presents enticing contrasts, from the wide elegant avenues and sprawling parks of the riverside to the crowded narrow streets of the barrios beyond the city center. Students who have little or no prior study of Spanish pursue an intensive beginning or intermediate Spanish language program, which incorporates area studies courses in international business, the arts and social sciences. Students with advanced Spanish skills take area studies courses taught in Spanish, and have the option of enrolling at the Universidad de Buenos Aires or taking part in the Spanish Honors program through the Universidad Torcuata di Tella. In addition, students may explore the unique barrios of Buenos Aires through internships, volunteer work and intercambios with university students. Offered through the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES).
Chile
Santiago: Fall, Spring, or Full Year
Santiago is the capital of Chile, which has the fastest growing economy in Latin America. This makes it an ideal place to explore the twin themes of tradition and development. With an emphasis on improving Spanish verbal and written skills, this program offers students the opportunity to take courses taught in Spanish, ranging from archaeology to environmental studies, from literature to international relations. The program offers enrollment options at Chile's oldest and most respected university, the Universidad de Chile, and a leading private university, the Pontificia Universidad Católica. Internship placements and service-learning can also be arranged. Offered through the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES).
Ecuador
Quito: Fall, Spring, or Full Year
Quito is a vibrant, modern city with roots in the Incan Empire and Colonial Spain. It is the capital of Ecuador, a country characterized by diversity - of people, language, and environment. This program emphasizes Spanish language immersion, and all courses are taught in Spanish. Subjects include environmental science, anthropology, political science, and literature. Business internships are available, as well as service learning opportunities. You also have the opportunity to enroll in courses at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador (PUCE) and the Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO), with the option of full-integration at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Field trips take you to locations such as the Amazon basin and the Galapagos Islands. Offered through the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES).
Mexico
Oaxaca: Summer
This is a faculty-led, summer language program which takes place in the charming colonial city of Oaxaca. Rich in traditions and surrounded by indigenous villages, Oaxaca has long been a destination for lovers of fine crafts and for those interested in Mexican history and archaeology. The Instituto Cultural Oaxaca, beautifully installed in an old family mansion, is the site of classes and lectures for UR students. Students travel from Mexico City to Oaxaca accompanied by the program director. In Oaxaca they are met by local hosts who provide room, board and informal lessons in the language and culture. The daily language classes at the Institute offer both group and individual work in grammar and conversation. Afternoons offer crafts workshops, folk dancing and exploration of the area markets and nearby pre-Columbian sites. For more information contact the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, 275-4251.
More about the Oaxaca: Spanish in Mexico program
Peru
1. Lima: Fall, Spring, or Full Year
This integrated program allows students to enroll at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Peru, which offers a wide variety of coursework, including courses in Andean literature, history, sociology, and archaeology. Students study side-by-side with Peruvian students and benefit from excursions throughout the country during the course of the semester. The program includes an orientation provided by the Office of International Studies at the Universidad Católica. All courses are taught in Spanish, so students need a minimum of five semesters of college-level Spanish, or the equivalent.
More about the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Peru
2. Religion and Society in Peru
This three-week, English-language summer program offers participants a chance to study and experience one of Latin America's most complex and fascinating countries. Students visit four different cities in Peru and study the history, politics, economics, and religious nature of Peru, past and present. The program is led by Professor Curt Cadorette from the Department of Religion and Classics. For more information, contact the Department of Religion and Classics, Rush Rhees 430, 275-5378.
More about the Religion and Society in Peru program