Study Abroad: Chile - Summer
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American University Washington College of Law
Washington College of Law 4801 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 370
Washington, DC 20016 USA
Phone: 1-202-274-4388 1-202-274-4030
Where: Santiago
American University Washington College of Law: This ABA-approved program offers two courses: Legal Aspects of Trade and Investment in Latin America, a survey course exploring the various legal issues in international trade and foreign direct investment, and Comparative Legal Perspectives on Social Problems, which addresses legal issues related to human rights, the environment, the family, and the role of legal institutions in transitions to democracy.
Curriculum Highlights: Each class session is taught in English by distinguished Chilean law professors or practitioners, thereby providing unique perspectives on the issues being addressed. The program is supervised by two members of the Washington College of Law faculty.
Setting Description: Students are housed in comfortable two-bedroom apartments in Santiago complete with full kitchens and convenient to both universities, restaurants, and shopping. The program includes excursions to Vina del Mar and Valparaiso to visit Congress, and a weekend of skiing in Valle Nevado.
Program Value: This program offers two 3-credit courses. Externships are also available and are arranged on an individual basis
Subjects Areas: Legal Studies

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American University Washington College of Law
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. DJLS/SPA Ward Circle Building 244
Washington , DC 20016-8043 USA
Phone: 1-202-274-4030
Where: Santiago and Buenos Aires
When: June 4-July 1, 2006
Chile Summer Abroad Law Program: Learn law in Latin America while exploring two of the most exciting countries in South America: Chile and Argentina. The program will cover the most important legal institutions and recent political history of the region.
Curriculum Highlights: The program offers a balanced mix of classroom lectures and site visits. At no additional cost the program includes a ski weekend in the Andes Mountains, a trip to the beach port of Valparaiso, a week in Buenos Aires where the last classes and exams will be held and networking events with attorneys.
Setting Description: Hosuing is provided in comfortable two bedroom two bathroom apartments. It includes breakfast, daily cleaning service and DSL internet connection in Santiago.
Program Value: The program includes two three-credit courses: Legal Aspects of Trade and Investment in Latin America and Comparative Legal Perspectives on Social Problmes. The program is ABA approved.
Subjects Areas: Legal Studies, Administration (Hospitality, Tourism, Sports)

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Center for Cultural Interchange
746 N. LaSalle Drive
Chicago, IL 60610 USA
Phone: 866-684-9675/ 312-944-2544
Where: Throughout the Country
When: Throughout the year for one to four weeks
Independent Homestay: This program offers students and adults complete immersion in another language and culture. Participants live with a carefully selected host family where they will be received as a family member, and will be involved in the family's daily activities.

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Center for Study Abroad
325 Washington Avenue South # 93
Kent, WA 98032 USA
Phone: 1-206-726-1498
Where: Vina Del Mar
When: Year round
Spanish Language and Chilean Culture: Low cost programs since 1990. Europe, Asia, Central and South America. Open to all students. College credit. Admission guaranteed.
Subjects Areas: Chinese Language Cultural/Regional Studies, Spanish (Language, Literature, Studies)

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Georgetown University
Office of International Programs Box 571013
Washington, DC 20057-1013 USA
Phone: 1-202-687-5867 1-202-687-5620 (Veronique's)
Where: Santiago
When: Pre-session: May- June 2006, Standard Program: June- July 2006,
Spanish Language and Community-Based Learning in Santiago, Chile: Georgetown University will be hosting an 8 week undergraduate summer study abroad program that will focus not only on the acquisition of the Spanish language, but will also have a strong emphasis on community based learning.
Subjects Areas: Poverty and Development, Globalization and Health, Spanish Language, Spanish (Language, Literature, Studies)

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Projects Abroad
19 Cullen Drive
West Orange, NJ 07052 USA
Phone: 1-973-324-2688 1-888-839-3535
Where: Bolivia, Chile, China, Ghana, India, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Togo and Ukraine
When: Summer
Voluntary Placements Overseas: We offer voluntary placements overseas in areas such as teaching, conservation, care, business and journalism in Bolivia, Chile, China, Ghana, India, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Togo and Ukraine
Curriculum Highlights: Travelling overseas, learning new skills and meeting lots of other volunteers
Setting Description: Living with a local family and experiencing life in a different culture.
Subjects Areas: Cultural/Regional Studies, Linguistics

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School for International Training
Kipling Road, PO Box 676
Brattleboro, VT 05302-0676 USA
Phone: 1-888-272-7881 or 1 - 802-258-3212
Where: Santiago
When: Summer
Chile: Education, Policy, and Social Change: Study the impact of education on achieving social change in this culturally diverse country in a new program being offered for the first time in Summer 2005. Includes two-week practicum. This program focuses on how educational policies, approaches and strategies influence social change.
Curriculum Highlights: The thematic seminar will explore such issues as the situation of education in contemporary South America, the role of education as a tool for social change, issues of multiculturalism in formal schooling, and how to encourage a 'culture of peace' in the classroom.
Setting Description: Based in the newly self-declared international educational capital of Santiago, Chile, this program focuses on how educational policies, approaches and strategies influence, and are influenced by, society.
Program Value: Please inquire for costs: Fees include tuition, full room and board, all field trips and related fares, health and accident insurance, and other direct program expenses. Participants pay for international airfare and domestic travel to the point of departure from the USA.
Subjects Areas: Education nternship Programs Spanish (Language, Literature, Studies)

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Spanish Abroad, Inc.
5112 N. 40th Street, Suite 103
Phoenix, AZ 85018 USA
Phone: 1-888-722-7623 - Toll Free USA & Canada 011+1-602-778-6791 World Wide
Where: Santiago
When: Every Monday of the year
Spanish Language Schools In Chile: We offer Spanish language immersion programs with some of the finest language schools throughout Latin America and Spain.
Setting Description: Chile is one of the more exotic destinations where Spanish Abroad, Inc. offers great Spanish language schools. Each city is unique. In Chile you will find an excellent Spanish language school, offering diverse programs all designed to help you learn Spanish in a very short period of time.
Program Value: Our Spanish language schools in Chile have program starting throughout the year. This means you can start the process to learn Spanish when you like. Spanish classes at the language schools can be as short as 1-2 weeks and can last up to a period of months (or longer).
Subjects Areas: Spanish (Language, Literature, Studies)

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University of Miami
5050 Brunson Drive, Allen Hall 212
Coral Gables, FL 33124-1610 USA
Phone: 305-284-3434
Where: Valparaiso
When: May 23 ? July 10, 2005
Spanish, Culture and Society, Politics and Society: Travel to Chile and study Spanish under the direction of two UM professors. Now in its third year, this program will begin with three weeks in Santiago, followed by four weeks in the coastal city of Valparaiso at the Universidad de Playa Ancha.
Curriculum Highlights: The program offers the course INS 302 (INS 550) taught by Dr. Aguero and courses SPA 211 and SPA 322 taught by Dr. Manzor. An internship component, LAS 505, is also an option.
Setting Description: Students will live in a residence in nearby Vi–as del Mar for the four weeks in Valparaiso.
Program Value: Travel to Chile and study Spanish. Students may complete the foreign language requirement with SPA 211.
Subjects Areas: Cultural/Regional Studies, Political Science, Politics

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University Studies Abroad Consortium
University of Nevada Reno/323
Reno, NV 89557-0093 USA
Phone: 1-866-404- USAC (8722)
Where: Santiago
When: Summer
Full Curriculum Highlights: The Summer Program in Chile offers two four-week sessions and students can chose between a concentration on language or Andean anthropology. The academic courses are only part of the intended value of a summer abroad; the program also includes field trips, visits, and an optional tour of Northern Chile.
Curriculum Highlights: Universidad Nacional Andres Bello is widely regarded as one of Chile's finest private universities and offers a wide variety of disciplines including law, business, journalism, architecture, psychology, engineering and aquatic agriculture, just to name a few.
Setting Description: Chile is a land of extremes, with arid moon-scape deserts, lush forests, mountains, lakes, volcanoes and many islands. Santiago, the capital city, offers three orchestras, two major dance companies, concerts, discotheques, parks and plazas.
Subjects Areas: Anthropology, Spanish (Language, Literature, Studies), Archaeology,

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CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES CONSORTIUM-CUC

Antofagasta, Coquimbo, Vi–a del Mar, Valpara’so, etc Chile
Phone: 011+56-32-919130
Where: Vi–a del Mar
When: Summer Sessions
SUMMER PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSIDAD DE VI„A DEL MAR AS A PARTNER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA: 1"Intensive Spanish & Chilean Culture Program : From Beginning level to Intermediate level". 2."Intensive Spanish & Chilean Culture Program: From Intermediate to Advanced Levels)" 3. "Conversation and Latin American Culture Program: For Advanced and Superior levels"
Curriculum Highlights: 1"Intensive Spanish & Chilean Culture Program : From Beginning level to Intermediate level". 2."Intensive Spanish & Chilean Culture Program: From Intermediate to Advanced Levels)" 3. "Conversation and Latin American Culture Program: For Advanced and Superior levels"
Setting Description: Valparaiso and Vi–a offer the cultural opportunities of a bustling metropolitan region and the tranquility of a stable social environment that will provide students with an ideal atmosphere for their studies of Spanish and Latin American Culture. I
Program Value: Student must pay tuition fees at the host institution. Housing and board is not included .Costs Include: Airport pick up; registration at the host institution, a bus pass, etc.
Subjects Areas: Culture Literature Conversation Estrategies for Communications Spanish (Language, Literature, Studies)

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FirstStep WORLD
225 Bush Street, 16th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104 USA
Phone: 1-888-640-3960
Where: Santiago
When: Throughout the year
FirstStep WORLD-- Language Culture Immersion!: FirstStep WORLD is a language and cultural immersion organization with programs in Europe and South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Participate in programs in over 55 cities worldwide. Many social activities, volunteer opportunities and sports.
Subjects Areas: Cultural/Regional Studies

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FirstStep WORLD: Chile
225 Bush Street, 16th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104 USA
Phone: 1-888-640-3960
Where: Santiago
When: All year round
FirstStep WORLD: Chile: FirstStep offers world-class language programs in Europe, Central & South America. Cultural activities, student housing or homestays, volunteering and sports.
Subjects Areas: Cultural/Regional Studies, Linguistics

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International Office of the Universidad de Vina del Mar-Chile
Diego Portales 90, Agua Santa
Vina del Mar-Chile 258-0042 Chile
Phone: 011+56-32-462740,462742,624019
Where: Vina del Mar
When: May/June and June/July
Summer Programs at the Universidad de Vina del Mar-Chile: Participate in Spanish and Chilean Culture Courses at the Universidad de Vina del Mar
Curriculum Highlights: Live with a Chilean family of Vina del Mar, language courses, transcripts issued, airport transfer service, access to excursions.
Setting Description: Vina del Mar, city of gardens and beaches.
Program Value: Contact us
Subjects Areas: Spanish and Chilean Culture Courses, Spanish (Language, Literature, Studies)

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ISA (International Studies Abroad)
901 W. 24th Street
Austin, TX 78705 USA
Phone: 1-800-580-8826
Where: Valparaiso
When: Summer
ISA in Valparaiso: ISA programs in Valparaiso are all-inclusive. Program participants will take classes at the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso, which is accredited and issues all transcripts. Students at all Spanish language levels are eligible.
Curriculum Highlights: Courses include Spanish grammar, culture, literature, and international relations. All courses are taught by faculty from the host university and are held with international students.
Setting Description: Valparaiso, located halfway down Chile's seemingly endless coastline, is a city rich in culture and history. Valparaiso offers spectacular views of the ocean, a great nightlife, excellent museums, and easy access to the capital city of Chile, Santiago.
Program Value: Program cost includes tuition, room and board, full-time resident staff, cultural excursions and activities, medical insurance, internet access, on-site ISA office, tutoring, airport reception, and more!
Subjects Areas: Spanish (Language, Literature, Studies), Political Science, Politics, Cultural/Regional Studies

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Latin Immersion Language Network
Amenabar 3065 Belgrano
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Argentina
Phone: 011+56-2-264-26591-775-750-7888011+54 15 5614 1448
Where: Santiago
When: All Year
Spanish in Chile: Our programs are designed so you will meet your Spanish goals in a short period of time. Through immersion programs students are normally able to reach in weeks the same level as several years of high school or university study.
Setting Description: Santiago's cosmopolitan area is home to 5 million people and supports many cultural and nocturnal opportunities - from theater to all night salsa clubs. A wide variety of activities to supplement the Spanish language school
Subjects Areas: Spanish (Language, Literature, Studies)

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The Gaia School
10 Cottonwood Crt.
Ancaster, Ontario L9G 3W1 Canada
Phone: 1-905-719-1088
Where: Olmue
When: Spring Break & Summer
The Gaia School: The Gaia School offers two three-week sessions of intensive Spanish combined with adventure and cultural excursions. Some of our excursions include; skiing, snowboarding, hiking, city visits, wine tours, and trips to see natural sea lion and penguin colonies.
Curriculum Highlights: We offer Spanish for the beginner, intermediate and advanced student. In addition, we offer a program for teachers and other adult Spanish speakers.
Setting Description: Located close to Santiago de Chile, The Gaia School is nestled between the magnificient Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
Program Value: Tuition includes full accommodation and meals, all texts and workbooks and all weekday and weekend excursions (approximately 15 excursions).
Subjects Areas: Spanish (Language, Literature, Studies)

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Tulane University - Cuban Studies Institute
Cuban and Caribbean Studies Institute/Caroline Richardson Building/Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 70118 USA
Phone: 1-(504)-862-8629
Where: Valpara’so
When: Summer 2006
Summer in Chile: Tulane University invites students to participate in this exciting opportunity to visit Valpara’so, Chile in the Southern Cone. All students interested in the complex issues of development, economy, and society are encouraged to participate.
Curriculum Highlights: All students enroll in two courses for six or seven Tulane credits including the mandatory Economic Development of Latin America course. Students will have their choice of Spanish class depending upon their fluency/needs, or the Latin American Social Structure: Chile course.
Setting Description: The program's setting is Valparaíso, Chile, the most important port city in the country, located in the Fifth Region due west of the capital of Santiago. All program courses will be taught at the Universidad Catolica de Valpara’so, one of Chile's most prestigious institutions of education.
Program Value: The program cost includes six or seven Tulane undergraduate credits, housing accommodations with a Chilean family, three meals daily, specialized outings and events including two weekend field trips, and medical insurance.
Subjects Areas: Cultural, Population, Demographic Studies, Local Studies, Regional Studies, Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Social_Sciences, Spanish (Language, Literature, Studies),

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UCI Summer Abroad
P.O. Box 6050
Irvine, CA 92616 USA
Phone: 1-877-748-2786
Where: Santiago
When: Summer 2005
Travel. Study. Live.: This Summer, Do Something Truly Unforgettable. Looking for something other than the same old summer-job-thing? Then break out of your comfort zone - live, learn, and grow in one of the most fascinating cities in the world.
Curriculum Highlights: Courses in Santiago focus on Biological Sciences and Ocean Ecology. The courses are taught in English by faculty from the host university.
Setting Description: Do you love the wonders of nature and the outdoors, but hate to choose between sun and fun on sandy beaches and snow-capped mountains? Come to Santiago and you won't have to. The capital of Chile lies between regions of both snow and sand, and offers you two contrasting journeys in a single day.
Program Value: UCI is a respected institution that has been ranked among the top 50 universities nationally, and ranks twelfth among all public universities. UC Irvine's summer travel study programs are designed for college and university students who want to learn outside of their day-to-day environment.
Subjects Areas: Cultural/Regional Studies

United Planet
11 Arlington Street
Boston 02116 USA
Phone: 1-617-267-7763
Where: Santiago
When: July 15th
Urgent: Important project "home-building" project in Chile: Volunteers will work in rural areas in the south of Chile alongside Chilean volunteers to help houses for Chile?s poorest families.Opportunities in Chile include interacting with local service providers in a wide range of services for Chile's poorest among the poor.
Curriculum Highlights: These programs are open to people of all ages.Basic level of Spanish required.
Setting Description: The mission of United Planet is to foster cross-cultural understanding and friendship, support communities in dire need, and promote social & economic prosperity among cultures in order to unite the world in a commmunity beyond borders.
Subjects Areas: Volunteering: Community service program

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Universidad Cat—lica del Norte-UCN CHILE
Antofagasta and Coquimbo
Antofagasta and Coquimbo Chile
Phone: 011+56-32-919130
Where: Antofgasta y Coquimbo
When: From May to August
Universidad Catolica del Norte-Chile: The International Office of the Universidad Cat—lica del Norte de Chile offers international students the possibility of participating in Study Programs. Join us!
Curriculum Highlights: The Universidad Catolica del Norte (UCN) is an educational institution belonging to the Catholic Church. It was founded in May 1956 and under the law 15.561 in 1964 it was recognized by the Government of Chile as an autonomous university, integrating the Council of Presidents of Chilean Universities as the eighth oldest university in Chile.
Setting Description: It is situated in the north of Chile, in the 2nd and 4th regions. These areas are mainly characterized by its dry weather and natural resources both mining and marine. It is also an area of clean and clear sky.
Program Value: Please contact us
Subjects Areas: Beginning and intermediate level students will take a grammar, conversation and Chilean culture class. Advanced level students can take classes in Chilean culture, Astronomy, Geology or participate in our Atacama Desert Immersion Program. Students will be in class with other international students. Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geology

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Universidad Cat—lica del Norte-UCN CHILE
Antofagasta and Coquimbo
Antofagasta and Coquimbo Chile
Phone: 011+56-32-919130
Where: Antofagasta and Coquimbo
When: May-June; June-July; July-August
Study Abroad in Chile: Summer Programs at the Universidad Cat—lica del Norte-Chile: The Universidad Catolica del Norte (UCN) is an educational institution belonging to the Catholic Church. It was founded in May 1956 and under the law 15.561 in 1964 it was recognized by the Government of Chile as an autonomous university, integrating the Council of Presidents of Chilean Universities as the eighth oldest university in Chile.
Curriculum Highlights: Short Term Programs. Short Term Programs are designed for students who want to study in Chile, but can not attend for a full semester or trimester. Short Term Programs are offered during the months of January & February (Winter Programs-SUMMER IN CHILE!) and May/June & June/July (ENJOY SUMMER PROGRAMS IN THE NORTH OF CHILE!).
Setting Description: It is situated in the north of Chile, in the 2nd and 4th regions. These areas are mainly characterized by its dry weather and natural resources both mining and marine. It is also an area of clean and clear sky
Program Value: For more information please contact us
Subjects Areas: Conversation & Chilean Culture, Communicational Grammar, Communication Sciences and Disorders (Audiology and Speech Pathology), Communications (Journalism, Mass Media)

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Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue-Middleton Hall
Villanova, PA 19085-1699 USA
Phone: 1-610-519-4704 1-610-519-4384 1-601-519-6412 main office
Where: Valparaiso
When: Summer: May 28-July 10, 2005
Latin American Studies in Chile: This six-week program at the Universidad Catolica in Valparaiso introduces students to Chilean and South American cultures, politicl systems, economic models, literature, and language. Students select two classes out of six offered for six (6) Villanova University credits.
Curriculum Highlights: A weekly internship complements the economic development course. In addition, field trips are arranged to Santiago, the home of Pablo Neruda and the Playa Zapallar, the Andes, and a weekend trip to La Serena, its museums and birthplace of Gabriela Mistral.
Setting Description: Classes are taken at la Universidad Catolica in Valparaiso, Chile, along with various field trips and site visits in and around Valparaiso. Students will stay with carefully selected Chilean families in the Valparaiso and Viña del Mar region.
Program Value: A wonderful introduction and immersion into Chilean culture and society.
Subjects Areas: Cultural/Regional Studies

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Villanova University - Chile
800 Lancaster Avenue-Middleton Hall
Villanova, PA 19085-1699 USA
Phone: 610 519 6956
Where: Valparaiso
When: Three-Week Summer Program May 16 to June 4, 2005
Business, Society and Culture in Latin America: Three-week program open to all upperclass undergraduate business students and MBA students, focusing on Chilean business and cultural practices, and their society.
Curriculum Highlights: Various aspects of Chilean culture and society, including language, economy and business practices. Team-taught courses at the Universidad Catolica de Valaparaiso and complementary site visits.
Setting Description: The Universidad Catolica de Valparaispo; and field trips to Vina del Mar, the Andes, and various Chilean vineyards.
Program Value: Business and society courses encompassing various aspects of a rapidly developing economy and complementary site visits to American and Chilean multi-national corporations.Program includes international airfare, tuition, room and board, field trips (not including food), health/accident insurance. Fee does not include personal expenses or optional travel.
Subjects Areas: Cultural/Regional Studies

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