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IFSA-Chilean Universities Program in Valparaíso |
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The twin cities of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar are located on the Chilean coast. Lying 74 miles northwest of Santiago, Valparaíso is Chile's principal port and second-largest city. Despite its size, it is the country's most distinctive city and one of South America's most intriguing. Occupying a narrow strip of land between the waterfront and the nearby hills, its convoluted center has distinctive, sinuous cobbled streets, and is overlooked by precipitous cliffs and hilltop suburbs which are accessed by funicular railways and stairway footpaths. It truly is a rabbit warren of a place, which probably only a lifetime resident could completely fathom. It is conducive to maze-like strolls and rides on the funicular, and its natural history, fine arts and maritime museums are justly famed. Viña del Mar is Chile's premier beach resort. Situated 6 miles north of Valparaíso, Viña del Mar is popularly known as the Garden City because of its manicured subtropical landscape of palm and banana trees. Horse-drawn carriages trot past attractive turn-of-the-century mansions on both river and beach frontages. Other attractions are the white-sand beaches, numerous parks and notable museums housed in restored mansions. The town is also the home of Chile's national botanical garden, comprising 151 acres of native and exotic plants. Chile has the distinction of being the longest and narrowest country on earth and is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west and the Andes on the east. Chile's many national parks are home to a variety of unusual animals, including the protected vicuña, flamingos, pelicans, otters, and sea lions. The southern tip of Chile plays host to large colonies of penguins. The approximate dates for this program are Feb.-July or July-Dec. For more program information, please visit the program website. This program is sponsored by:IFSA-Butler. |
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Direct Credit
available from the following:
[College of Liberal Arts]
If students complete courses while abroad from Purdue colleges that have not approved the program, they might be able to earn transfer credit for those courses. Students interested in pursuing transfer credit should discuss this with both their academic advisor and their study abroad advisor before applying to the program. |
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The program is open to Purdue students who have completed at least four semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity and a desire to experience another culture. GPA Requirement: 3.0 on a 4.0 scaleLanguage Requirement: 5 Sem Spanish |
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This program typically includes the following: Arrival and orientation
Day trips
Excursions
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| Housing is with a carefully selected host families in beautiful Viña del Mar, just ten minutes from Valparaíso. The program fee includes three meals per day. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to an outside agency and what costs need to be paid after arrival at the overseas study location. This will vary by program. "Program fee" includes tuition, 21 meals per week, orientation, academic advising services, optional excursions, student union fees at the overseas university, & International Student Identity Card. Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Spring 2010
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IFSA-Butler offers a monthly payment plan option for its fees as well as scholarships. Please see its website for more information. Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs (those funded by the State of Indiana such as Indiana Top Scholars) should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations. Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas. |
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For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents by the dates below. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To insure a place in a program, apply as early. As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Consult the My Study Abroad page for the specific list of requirements for the chosen program since those can differ slightly from program to program. Applicants may also check on the status of their applications. After a student is approved for a program, s/he will receive additional information regarding any necessary supplemental paperwork, including any program-specific applications, and confirmation deposits.
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Purdue students who have come back to campus after participating in an overseas program are an excellent source of information. Click below to search for students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who went to the country you are interested in. |
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The websites listed below contain information of relevence to this program. Purdue Study Abroad is not responsible for the information at sites not maintained by Purdue; the accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu. |
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