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Chile, Valparaiso Summer (ISEP-Direct)

Valparaiso, Chile

Program Terms:

Summer

Restrictions:

UW-Eau Claire applicants only

Fact Sheet:




GPA:	2.75	Language of Instruction:	Spanish
Year in School:	May apply as freshman; must have at least soph. standing by program begin	Academic Pre-requisites:	None

Program Description:

THE PROGRAM
Spend 6 weeks during the summer in Chile! The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV), founded in 1928, has established itself as one of the most prestigious, traditional higher educational institutions in Chile. The student body numbers over 14,000 students. The PUCV facilities include a modern library system, sport centers, specialized laboratories, and recreational centers. The university runs a television channel, radio station, and film storehouse.

The program is run through our partner organization, ISEP. ISEP is the world's largest network of universities cooperating to provide international education experiences for their students.

THE LOCATION
The university is composed of different campuses and university centers located in the main cities of the Valparaíso region. The region combines beautiful weather, wonderful beaches and the splendid Cordillera de Los Andes. With a population of more than one million, the region has a multicultural flavor. The city of Valparaíso is the cultural and legislative capital, and the main commercial harbor, of Chile. Seventy miles from the capital city of Chile, Santiago, Valparaíso fascinates visitors with its history, geography, and architecture.

Valparaiso, Chile

HOUSING & MEALS
During the program you will be living with a host family, which offers an excellent opportunity for you to learn about family life in Chile, meet locals, and practice your Spanish on a daily basis!

Accommodations are arranged with carefully selected host families. In general only one student is placed per family; in all cases, you will have your own room. Your host family will provide you three meals a day.

Past participants report that the informal learning with their family was as important as their classwork to their academic experience. In the words of a past student, "I was so glad to live with a host family rather than in a hotel or dorm. It was a great cultural experience."

ACADEMICS
To learn about eligibility requirements, academic offerings, and the academic calendar; click here: Academics - Chile Summer (ISEP-Direct)

COST
Below you will find more information on program costs: Summer 2013

STUDENT LIFE
Students in Chile often meet friends through their host families. Other ways students have gotten involved are by joining gyms, taking dance or cooking classes, and attending events at the university.

In the past, the summer program has included three extra academic activities:

- Two Valparaíso city tours
- Language exchange meetings with Chilean students
- 2 other excursions to be determined

STUDENT EXPERIENCE
"Chile was one of the biggest challenges of my life so far, but also the best decision I ever made. I came back with a Chilean accent, lot's of close friends from Chile, real connections in over a dozen different countries, and memories to last a lifetime." - Jessica Fall 2010

EXPLORE CHILE
During the program students participate in two city tours of Valparaíso, excursions to other notable Chilean cities, and language exchange sessions with Chilean students.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For more information click here

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, read the application instructions on the How to Apply Page. Then return to this program brochure page, and click the 'apply now' button at the top of the page.

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.