Expanish - Summer Intensive Spanish Language Programs in Argentina

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

Term: Summer 
Dates: Starting dates from March to May

Description: Expanish offers university students various intensive Spanish language study abroad programs in Buenos Aires. Our program if offered in conjunction with the prestigious Universidad de Belgrano, located in the beautiful residential neighborhood of Belgrano.

The Universidad of Belgrano offers students with all levels of Spanish skills, from beginner to advanced, the opportunity to choose from three summer sessions, ranging from 4, 8, 9 and 13 weeks. Each program includes accommodations, cultural activities, travel excursions, and student services, creating the ultimate cultural and Spanish immersion experience.

Details:

Spanish Levels: Beginner, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Advanced
Instruction Hours: 100 (per 4 weeks), though varies by program.
Recommended Semester Credits: 6 - 8 (per 4 weeks), though varies by program

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 to animal care, plus many more.

Student Extras:
Activities
Our students can participate in various cultural activities in Buenos Aires, offered everyday of the week, for free or at a low cost (entrance fee, etc).

- Local Futbol games
- Art and Museum exhibits
- Weekly staff and student dinners
- Tango shows
- Asados (Argentine barbecue)
- Local concerts
- City cultural tours
- Artisan Fairs
- Nights out
- Theatre and movie outings

Workshops
Spanish students may sign up for our exciting skill workshops to supplement their travel abroad experience:

- Tango
Learn the sophisticated steps and sultry moves of tango, Argentinas poetry in motion, with a dance professional.
- Fileteado Painting
Characterized by bright colors and an artful blend of curving stripes and whorls, learn how to paint Fileteado style.
- Cooking
Learn to cook mouth watering Argentine dishes with a celebrated local chef.
- Photography
Develop your photography skills on the streets of Buenos Aires, learning various basic and advanced photography techniques.
- Polo
Learn Argentina's most glamorous sport with professional polo players at a nearby ranch.
- Wine Tasting
Taste some of Argentina's finest wines, while learning about the history and ingredients of each wine, combined with local appetizers.

Excursions
Students may embark on various excursions throughout Argentina and Uruguay, including:

- Day trip to an Estancia (ranch) (day, day & night)
Spanish students will spend the day at a local ranch, horseback riding in the morning and afternoon, enjoying an asado (barbeque) for lunch, and a folkloric show in the late afternoon.
- Iguazu Falls
A trip to one of the most fascinating natural wonders in the world, the Iguazu Falls provides Spanish students with a once in a lifetime experience these larger than life waterfalls, go on a boat ride beneath the falls, take a jungle trek, and much more.
- Mendoza
Argentina's wine region, Mendoza provides the perfect setting for a relaxing weekend away learning about and tasting wine, as well as discovering the picturesque city itself.
- Colonia, Uruguay
The quaint town of Colonia is only a one hour ferry boat ride away from Buenos Aires and is the perfect day trip. Spanish students will enjoy the riverside view, sandy beaches, cobblestone roads, artisan shops, local cuisine, and much more.   

Cost in US$: Varies depending on program. Please contact our university staff or visit us online for specific program information.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available.  Award Name: Expanish Summer & Short-Term Financial Need Awards Award Amount: USD 300 Application Procedure: Please check our website for details. Expanish offers ten need-based scholarships per year on its summer short-term programs.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni 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 photography to rock-climbing, 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