Program Details
Study.
* Enroll in Spanish language or film and writing classes for pre-approved UCI units
* Courses are taught by UCI instructors with the assistance of local Argentine TA's
* Engage in a full-immersion experience which includes a homestay placement w
- Location:
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Program Type:
- Study Abroad
- Degree Level:
- Undergraduate
- Term:
- Summer
Program Overview
- Program Description:
- Offered through UC Irvine Summer Session in partnership with The Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
Choose language or cultural immersion. All tracks include a homestay placement with a local Argentine family.
Track A: June 24 - August 18, 2012
Track B: June 24 - July 28, 2012
Track C: June 24 - July 28, 2012
Experience Argentina through language or cultural immersion. You can complete an entire year of UCI Spanish courses in just one summer, take upper division Spanish courses with UCI Professor Horacio Legras, or study the film of Buenos Aires and Argentina.
With its gorgeous landscapes, cosmopolitan cities and lively culture, Argentina is a traveler's paradise. Live with a typical Argentinian family (home-stay style) in fabulous Buenos Aires with many opportunities to learn Spanish, watch fútbol (soccer), and dance the tango. You'll also find designer clothes and gourmet food at affordable prices and a lively night life. And if you are a nature lover, maybe you'll take a weekend adventure to Patagonia to view the breathtaking glacier carved landscapes and painted Andean deserts.
Study. * Enroll in Spanish language or film and writing classes for pre-approved UCI units * Courses are taught by UCI instructors with the assistance of local Argentine TA's * Engage in a full-immersion experience which includes a homestay placement with a loal Argentine family
- Setting Description:
- This Travel-Study Program is a full-immersion experience that includes homestay placements with a local Argentine family and a number of local field trips. When you're not in class with UCI instructors, you'll hang out with your Teaching Assistants who are di Tella students or recent grads. Travel. * Airport pickup and dropoff to your homestay placement * Day trip to Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay * Day trip to San Antonio de Areco, Argentina Live. * Local homestay placements with a family in Buenos Aires * Breakfast daily and dinner Sunday Friday
- Cost:
- USD3,900 to USD6900 UC undergrad estimated fee (cost varies by track); USD4300 to 7900 estimated fee for all others (cost varies depending on track)