| Study in Chile
4-week Spanish language and Ecology program
 |
Lake Pehoe, Torres
del Paine National Park |
Since Chile lies in the southern hemisphere, its seasons are the
opposite of the United State’s (the country’s summer
is between December and March). Students enjoy a 4-week cultural
exchange that includes homestay accommodations with local host families,
community service projects, two weeks of school attendance, intensive
Spanish lessons, ecological excursions and outdoor activities. No
visa is required for this program.
At least 10 students must enroll in this program for it to run.
Who can apply?
Students 15-18 years old. At least one year of Spanish instruction
is required. Find out how to apply.
Location
Students participate in an orientation in Santiago, Chile’s
capital. They also have their first four days of activities here.
Students have their homestay experience and attend school in Quillota
which is located two hours from Santiago in the heart of the Aconcagua
Valley, near natural reservations. This city is the perfect combination
of city and country style living.
Students develop a community project, visit local universities
and share experiences as a group through different cultural activities
in Viña del Mar and Valparaíso. These neighboring
cities enjoy the privilege of being among Chile’s and South
America’s most interesting. One city has been a resort place
for many decades, the other an old port full of history, legends,
and inspiring sites for many world-known artists.
Sample itinerary
Week 1: Orientation, city exploration and homestay
Week 2: Homestay, school, weekend ecological adventure
Week 3: Homestay, school, farewell party, outdoor activities
Week 4: Community service project, city stay, cultural visits to
museums, historical sights and universities
Program dates 2005*
June 27 - July 25
*Dates are tentative and subject to change.
Accommodations
Live with a carefully selected Chilean host family.
Fee
$3,525
Fee includes:
- $250 application fee
- Round trip airfare from New York, NY to Santiago, Chile (round
trip ground transfer from airport to host family)
- Medical insurance
- 24-hour supervision/local representative assistance
- Homestay accommodations and all meals
- Pre-departure orientation in the U.S. and overnight orientation
in Santiago or local orientation in Rancugua, which is 85 kilometers
south of Santiago and known as the capital of the Chilean rodeo
- Day trips to Viña del Mar and Valparaíso
Not included
Fees do not include spending money, passport, domestic round trip
U.S. airfares to/from New York, domestic airfares from arrival city
to host family (if applicable), round trip transportation to and
from school and round trip transportation to and from orientation
site overseas.
Credits
Credits are not offered.
Find out how to apply! |
