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CIEE Liberal Arts Program in Santiago, Chile
(Outgoing Program)
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
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Program Cost:
Rhodes' Tuition, Room, and Full Board
Area of Study:
Anthropology & Sociology, Archaeology, Area Studies, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Commerce and Business, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Studies & Sciences, History, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Mathematics & Computer Science, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Spanish, Theatre, Urban Studies
Your Spanish language proficiency will improve dramatically while you savor the amazing sights and sounds of Santiago through conversations with your host family and courses of your choice at three acclaimed universities. With a cast of distinctive neighborhoods that ranges from Centro to Lastarria and Las Condes, you’ll return with memories of rich encounters that will have a lasting impact on your professional and personal life.
Study abroad in Santiago and you will:
Improve your Spanish language proficiency
Learn about Chile through field trips and excursions
Immerse yourself in Chilean academic and social life through homestays, cultural and co-curricular activities, as well as CIEE community engagement opportunities
Unique Experiences
TAKE YOUR PICK
of classes taught in Spanish at any of our partner universities: Universidad de Chile, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and Universidad Diego Portales.
LIVE WITH A LOCAL FAMILY
and take part in the Chilean lifestyle, discuss issues that come up in class, and of course, practice your Spanish!
GET TO KNOW CHILE
with a homestay and activities, such as film nights, urban bike tours with Santiago student ambassadors, and hikes in the foothills of the Andes mountains.
Each program has frequent cultural excursions and a multi-day study tour uniquely designed to complement the program’s academics and enhance cultural immersion. In Santiago, students might:
Explore Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
Head south to Pomaire village for a taste of local artisans and empanadas
Visit San Pedro de Atacama and explore pre-Columbian culture at the archaeological museum
Get an intimate look at Chilean Poet Pablo Neruda’s life with a tour of his home on Isla Negra
Projects
Get to know Santiago better, say “gracias” for your stay, and return home with valuable experience. We can help with:
Non-credit internships in social service organizations and NGOs that work in social policy, community service, and education
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Meals
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Five-day orientation in Santiago – an introduction to Chilean culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Overnight excursions
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support
1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!
GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.
Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.
Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.
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