Chile Travel-Study Program

  Chile

• Santiago: 
Santiago

Term: Summer 
Dates: Summer 2010

Description: This is a 5-week program offered through UC Irvine Summer Session Travel-Study in partnership with The Universidad Andres Bello (UNAB). Founded in 1988, UNAB is one of the most respected and esteemed private universities in Chile.

Through UC Irvine Summer Session, you have the opportunity to earn upper-division UC units in Biological Sciences and learn about the Chilean healthcare system while abroad in South America! Practice your Spanish or learn some: being able to communicate in Spanish is very helpful for anyone considering employment in healthcare professions in California!

Highlights: This Travel-Study Program includes at least two field trips per week - to museums, local spots, cultural centers, etc. When you're not with faculty or expert guides, you'll be hanging out with your Program Assistants: UNAB students or recent grads who are looking forward to showing off their hometown!

Here are just a few of the included field trips:
* City Tour of Santiago... get to know the highlights of your new city!
* Visit one of Chile's oldest wineries for an exclusive tour and tasting
* A special trip to Isla Negra to explore the former residence of Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda
* Discover the town of Pomaire, famous for its traditional pottery
* Snowboard or ski in the Andes mountains

Additionally, you may also want to try
* Horseback riding along beautiful trails
* An Optional 4 day, 3 night trip to Pucon
* Spend the weekend visiting the port city of Valparaiso

And you'll definitely enjoy this included adventure to&

Buenos Aires, Argentina (5 days, 4 nights)

You'll experience Argentinas capital, one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in all of South America!
* Flight to and from Santiago to Buenos Aires
* 4-nights lodging at a 3-star hotel (breakfast included)
* City tour
* Tango show and special group dinner
* Optional day trip to Colonia, Uruguay

At the end of our program, we're also offering a special optional excursion to...
Easter Island (5 days, 4 nights), one of the world's most mysterious places.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: USD 4500-5000

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

University of California, Irvine's Mission Statement: Summer Session at UC Irvine provides administration of university-level undergraduate courses during two 5-week sessions and one 10-week session beginning in late June. Through open enrollment, we serve current UC Irvine students, visiting UC and other U.S. college students, international students, professionals and community members, and high school students who have completed their junior year. Summer Session makes it possible for students to make progress toward their degrees all year round, often making the difference for students who want to graduate on time. We offer an extensive selection of courses and students can choose from breadth requirements, coursework required for their major, or take courses to complete a minor. We act as an integral part of the Continuing Education branch of the university, supporting new program development and initiatives that serve the broad levels of the University.

Year Founded: 1965