Description

Expanish offers study abroad students the opportunity to take the Summer Latin American Studies (LAS) program (offered in Spanish and English) at the Universidad de Austral in Buenos Aires. Students can select from either a Spanish program or an English program, both with a 4 week program duration. Students in both options take courses in Spanish language as well as content courses focusing on Latin American or Argentine issues.

The private and catholic Universidad Austral is known as an outstanding institution for challenging and innovative studies in South America. Austral offers students access to a library, computer labs and internet service, a cafeteria and snack bar, and is an ideal option for students wishing to learn both in the classroom and in the surrounding city of Buenos Aires.

The LAS programs are as follows:

* LAS Spanish program
- Political Science and Economics
- Spanish Language

* LAS English program
- International Economy
- Spanish Language

* Program Details:
- Sessions: Each program in 4 weeks long.
- Language Requirement: Spanish program: 3 semester of college level Spanish with B equivalent (or higher)
- Instruction Hours: 90 hours
- Recommended Semester Credits: 6 credits

Highlights

Expanish offers its study abroad students an unconventional approach to studying abroad in South America, expanding the student experience beyond just the university classroom. One of the cornerstone beliefs at Expanish is that regular Spanish speaking practice outside of the classroom is the key to acquiring a sophisticated understanding of the language, with that in mind, we designed a myriad of opportunities for students to take advantage of when studying abroad in Buenos Aires.

- Volunteer Placements
Expanish volunteer placements in Buenos Aires offer students the opportunity to put their skills and abilities to use while volunteering for a cause they believe in. Placements range from community development to youth outreach, plus many more.

- Weekend Excursions from Buenos Aires
* Day trip to Colonia, Uruguay
* Weekend trip to Iguazu Falls, Argentina
* Day trip to an Estancia (traditional ranch), Argentina (programs of 8 weeks of more)
* Optional weekend trip to Mendoza, Argentina (programs of 8 weeks or more)

- Weekly Expanish Activities
* Weekly staff and student dinners
* Weekly soccer games
* Day trips to Tigre
* Local band concert
* Cooking classes
* Day at an estancia (traditional Argentine ranch)
* Asados (traditional Argentine barbecue)
* Tango show and classes
* Museum and exhibit visits
* Artisan Fairs
* Theater and movie outings
* Running and bike tours

- Student Workshops
* Tango
* Fileteado Painting
* Polo

Subject Areas

• Culture
• Economics
• Intensive Language
• Latin American Studies
• Political Science/politics

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for details.

Program Fees Include:

- University program courses
- Official university transcript
- Housing in a local homestay, or shared apartment
- Weekend excursions:
* Day trip to Colonia, Uruguay
* Day trip to an estancia (traditional Argentine ranch) - programs of 8 weeks or more
* Weekend trip to Iguazu Falls, Argentina
* Weekend trip to Mendoza, Argentina - programs of 8 weeks or more
- Weekly cultural and social activities coordination including dinners, shows, museum and art exhibits, artisan fairs, nights out, live concerts, etc.
- Airport pick-up (international airport only)
- Orientation and City tour
- Computer access and WiFi at Expanish facilities
- Conversation partner (Intercambio)
- Pre-Arrival and Welcome packets (calling card, subway pass, insider's city guide, maps, and more)
- Pre-departure Student Advising and a network of on-site support staff

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Award Name: Expanish Summer & Short-Term Scholarships Award Amount: USD 300- 800 Application Procedure: Please check our website for details.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 Week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Expanish's Mission Statement

Expanish is one of the most innovative Spanish immersion programs in Latin America: students do not just take classes, they actually live and breathe the South American culture. Our base in metropolitan Buenos Aires and our strong contacts all over South America provide a unique experience for visiting students and our unconventional approach to studying abroad combines Spanish language and university-accredited courses with exceptional cultural experiences and local accommodation resulting in a well-rounded educational program tailored to each student's strengths. Expanish offers an extracurricular component to every course of study consisting of skill workshops from Tango to Polo lessons, local homestays and shared student apartments, weekend excursions, and daily activities with local inhabitants that take the experience of learning Spanish and studying abroad into a new dimension.

Year Founded

2006