IFSA-Study in Buenos Aires
Program Details
| Program Location |
Buenos Aires, Argentina
|
| Sponsor |
IFSA-Butler |
| Program Type |
Co-sponsored |
| Course # |
SA 34016
|
| Duration |
Semester or
2 Semesters
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| To Be Announced |
| Current Program Dates |
| Spring 2024 |
02/25/24 to
06/15/24 |
| Past Dates |
|
Fall 2023 |
07/29/23 to
11/18/23 |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
Looking for big city living with Latin flair and abundant opportunity to improve your Spanish? Find it in lively Buenos Aires, this program is open to students with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Whether you major in business, economics, psychology, neuroscience, or Spanish, a range of IFSA English-taught classes in everything from multicultural psychology to international trade make it easy to gain the credits you need while you get to know a city known for its powerful cultural scene, passion for tango, and fondness for late nights. An option for an internship also gives you an insider’s pass to Argentine work culture.
Participants take all classes IFSA's study center. Program activities are designed to enhance intercultural competence by developing understanding of the local culture and people. Activities are optional, but they are included in the total program fee. They vary each term based on availability, but activities may include:
- City-as-Text: This guided walking tour will introduce students to Porteño society and culture through the varied artistic expressions that can be found throughout Buenos Aires including street art, dance, theater, and music.
- La Boca Neighborhood Tour: The oldest site of Italian migration to Buenos Aires, the famous and colorful La Boca neighborhood is home to one of the city’s most popular soccer teams, Club Atlético Boca Juniors. The tour will include a visit to La Bombonera stadium to appreciate the importance of soccer as popular expression in Argentina.
- Colón Theatre Performance: Attend a performance at Colón Theatre, one of the most important opera houses in the world, to learn about the influence and experience the importance of art in Argentina.
- Pandemic and Politics: This event will engage you in a discussion about how the pandemic was handled and the effects it has had on Argentina. A guest lecturer will address specific issues around how the population lived through this worldwide event.
This program runs from late July-late November in the fall, and late February through mid-June in the spring.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
This program is sponsored by:
IFSA-Butler.
Eligibility
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two 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:
2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Liberal Arts] [
College of Health and Human Sciences]
Specifically from:
PSY (HHS)
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
IFSA’s Study in Buenos Aires program provides a compelling curriculum that’s taught in English and focuses on business, economics, psychology, neuroscience, and Spanish. Crafted for U.S. degree requirements and contemporary hot topics, you can select four to five IFSA classes for a total of 12-15 U.S. semester credit hours.
All courses are worth 3 U.S. semester credits and open to all students without prerequisites. Classes may vary by semester based on faculty availability and student interest.
Spanish language courses are available, and all students must either select a Spanish language class OR will take a introductory 1-credit Essential Spanish seminar during the first weeks of the program.
You can also participate in a part-time, credit-bearing internship.
Excursions
IFSA excursions are included in your total program fee and though these are optional, most students choose to participate. They vary each term based on availability, but excursions may include:
- Tigre Delta del Parana Trip: This overnight excursion to the Tigre Delta includes a boat ride and offers a glimpse into the contrasts between wetlands and island living and the big-city life in Buenos Aires.
- Eco-Village Trip: This day-long trip to an eco-village explores the traditional agricultural mode of production and delves into issues such as organic and self-sustainable farming, local consumption, and the dynamics of multinational farming and feedlot production.
Housing
Buenos Aires students can opt for a homestay with a local family or—for an additional fee—live in city apartments. Homestays provide opportunity for additional support and connection as you get to know your hosts.
If you are adventurous or independent, living in a shared apartment allows you to soak up local culture, practice Spanish language skills, and connect with porteños (city residents). Both options allow you to experience the lifestyle of this amazing city.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program.
The Program Fee includes tuition, emergency medical insurance, on-site orientation and airport pick-up, excursions, and activities.
The Housing Fee includes housing with a host family and three meals per day. Students electing to live in self-catered apartments (i.e. no meals included) will be charged a supplemental housing fee by IFSA.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Spring 2022
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
and Co-sponsor
|
| Program Fee |
$12,225.00
|
| Study Abroad Fee |
$914.00 |
| Housing |
$2,750.00 |
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,600.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$129.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$43.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$410.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
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 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.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Most Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Most Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
Click below to search for Purdue 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 studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. 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.
