CIEE Liberal Arts - Santiago, Chile
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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Academic Year • Year Round Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Anthropology • Archaeology • Art History • Art/Fine Arts • Communications • Culture • Development Studies • English • Geography • History - General • International Relations • Journalism • Latin American Studies • Legal Studies • Linguistics • Literature - General • Philosophy • Political Science/Politics • Psychology • Religious Studies • Sociology • Spanish • Theology • Urban and Regional Planning		Quick Look • Location: Santiago - Chile • Host Institution: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile and Universidad de Chile • Language of Instruction: Spanish • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview The Liberal Arts program aims to provide students with first-hand knowledge of contemporary issues and cultural patterns in Chile, accomplished through an orientation program, supplemental cultural activities throughout the semester, and Chilean homestays. Its goals are also to meet the academic needs of students through direct enrollment at two outstanding universities in Santiago: the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and the Universidad de Chile. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Recommended Credit semester: 17-20 semester/25.5-30 quarter hours academic or calendar year: 34-40 semester/51-60 quarter hours Eligibility - Overall GPA 2.75 - 6 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent - Spanish language course within the past year recommended Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Chilean homestays Program Costs Current pricing will begin to be available on 8/15/08 on our website. Costs Include:  The CIEE fees for 2008-09 include tuition, housing, all meals, an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, orientation, immersion activities including language partners and volunteer opportunities, a comprehensive student handbook, pre-departure advising, and scheduled activities during the semester which may include seminars, walking tours, museum visits, concerts and theater, and day trips to local attractions such as vineyards, mines, and hot springs. Student IDs issued by the host institutions provide admission to university libraries, computer labs, and discounts to host university events. A CIEE iNext travel card provides insurance and other travel benefits. Financial Aid Yes. We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details. Dates Fall 22 weeks: mid-July–mid-December Spring 21 weeks: mid-February–early June Academic Year 52 weeks: mid-July– early July Calendar Year 45 weeks: mid-February–mid-December Deadlines Fall or Academic Year - April 1; Spring or Calendar Year - November 1 (Keep an eye on our website for any deadline extensions) Contact CIEE 300 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 USA Tel: 1-800-40-STUDY Fax: 207-553-4299 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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