Global Health: A Latin American Perspective

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Available with an Internship

Global Health: A Latin American Perspective

About the Program

The Global Health program is designed to enhance awareness of health issues in Argentina and the U.S., build cultural competence and sensitivity through interactions with local public health organizations, and facilitate understanding of the challenges of working in resource-poor areas. Learn how to become an objective observer of various cultural healing practices unique to Argentina and Latin America in the Comparative Healing Systems course, and explore the complex challenges facing human health today—like water security, food security, and climate change—in the Global Environmental Health course. You may choose an Early Start option to jump-start your Spanish language proficiency before the session begins.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Buenos Aires

Dates:

8/9/18 - 12/8/18

Price:

$15,995

Credits:

15 - 18

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

7/15/18

Requirements

Transcript - Unofficial
Complete Application
$95 Online Application Fee

Eligibility

Education Completed:

1 Year of College completed prior to program start

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum GPA:

2.5

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Where You'll Study

15-18

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

You’ll enroll in 2 core Global Health courses, 1 language course, and 1-2 elective courses. Courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. You may earn a total of 12-15 credits (up to 225 contact hours); if you choose the Early Start option, you may earn 15-18 credits (up to 270 contact hours).

Classes meet 1-3 times per week, Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays. Early Start language classes meet Monday-Thursday for a total of 22.5 hours per week.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take a language placement exam. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Argentina. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Intermediate Spanish I 200 Sp 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Comparative Healing Systems 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Global Environmental Health 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Beginning Spanish II 100 Sp 45 3
Intermediate Spanish II 200 Sp 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Entrepreneurship: The Art of Creative Business 300 En 45 3
International Business 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Sex and the City: Gender & Body Politics in Buenos Aires * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
History of Argentine Tango: Myth, Tradition & Identity * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Marketing * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Photography in Buenos Aires 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Sex and the City: Gender & Body Politics in Buenos Aires * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Tales from the Pampas: Reading Argentine Literature * 300 Sp 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Buenos Aires. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • Neighborhood Walking Tour

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
August 09
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

August 10
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held at CEA Study Center, located in Suipacha 1333, 2nd floor.

August 10
Cultural Activity

Neighbourhood Walking Tour.

August 13 - 23
Intensive Language Prep Course

Students participate in a 2-week Intensive Language Prep Course at CEA Study Center.

August 20
Holiday

San Martin Memorial Day. No classes will be held.

August 27
Classes Begin

Classes begin at CEA Study Center on this day.

August 31
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at CEA Study Center.

September 05
Cultural Activity

Argentine Culture & Food Activity.

September 07 - 09
Excursion

Trip to Iguazu Falls.

September 13
Cultural Activity

Tango Dinner Show.

September 28
Excursion

Day Trip to Tigre, Delta.

October 05
Cultural Activity

This Career Workshop is an activity that will help you improve your professional presentation back home, highlighting how your Study Abroad experience better improves your chances of getting a job.

October 05
Excursion

Day Trip to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay.

October 09 - 18
Midterm Exams

Midterm exams will be held at CEA Study Center.

October 15
Holiday

Cultural Diversity Day. No classes will be held.

October 26
Course Withdrawal Deadline

This is the last day on which students can withdraw from a course at the CEA Study Center and receive a "W".

November 16
Make-Up Class

Make-up Class will be held on this day at CEA Study Center.

November 19 - 22
School Break

CEA Study Center is closed for Thanksgiving Break. No classes will be held.

November 19
Holiday

National Sovereignty Day.

November 26 - December 06
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at CEA Study Center.

December 06
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at CEA Study Center.

December 07
Farewell Reception

CEA Farewell Reception will be held on this day.

December 08
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$15,995
$15,995
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$1,000
$1,800
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$385
$385
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$0
$150
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$2,000
$3,200
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$800
$1,200
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,600
$2,400
TOTAL EXPENSES $21,780 $25,605