Spanish Language & Latin American Culture

Viña del Mar, Chile
Spanish Language & Latin American Culture

About the Program

Explore Latin American culture while improving your Spanish language skills! Whether you’re a beginning Spanish speaker, speak at an advanced proficiency level, or are somewhere in between, you’ll take language courses that’ll boost your fluency. During the semester, courses taught in Spanish provide you with insight into Latin American culture, history, and society. Fieldwork opportunities support lessons learned in class, while helping you connect with the local community and practice your Spanish language skills. (This program's courses in Spanish do not combine with courses in English from the Business program).

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Viña del Mar

Dates:

1/2/16 - 1/30/16

Price:

$4,295

Credits:

8

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

11/15/15

Requirements

$300 Confirmation Deposit
$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application
Transcript - Unofficial

Eligibility

Get a Flight Credit worth up to $750 when you apply with code* by February 14, 2025

Where You'll Study

University of Viña del Mar

Founded in 1988, the University of Viña del Mar (UVM) is a private institution of higher education recognized by the Chilean Ministry of Education. UVM...

Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Area
Study Area
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
Travel Books & Resources
Travel Books & Resources

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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.

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

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.
$4,295
$4,295
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
$275
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$900
$1,700
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.
$135
$135
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.
$2
$50
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$50
$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.
$50
$100
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$100
$400
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,532 $7,155