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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Academic Year Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Culture • Dance • Economics • History - General • International Relations • Latin American Studies • Literature - General • Political Science/Politics • Spanish		Quick Look • Location: Buenos Aires - Argentina • Host Institution: Universidad de Belgrano • Language of Instruction: English and Spanish • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Located in the quiet residential area of Belgrano, the Universidad de Belgrano was established in 1964 and now enrolls over 13,500 students, including 2,000 international students. The university is divided into 13 different schools that offer 33 different undergraduate and 20 graduate majors. ASA encourages all students to participate in the one-month Intensive Spanish Language Program that is offered before the regular semester courses begin. This intensive program accomplishes two very important goals that will help any student maximize his or her time in Buenos Aires. It will not only earn students 6 semester credits, but it will also help prepare you for life in a Spanish-speaking city, making for a smoother transition into Argentine culture and improved Spanish communication skills. Buenos Aires is the cultural and economic center of Argentina. With around 3 million people living in the city and over 12 million in the greater metropolitan area, its influence over the country cannot be underestimated. The city of Buenos Aires is divided into distinct areas, such as Belgrano, San Telmo, Recoleta, Palermo, Barrio Norte, and many others. While there are no clear borders between each district, the vibe of each area is very different. The residents of Buenos Aires, known as porteños (people of the port), come from a large number of cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. While most porteños are of Spanish or Italian descent and are Roman Catholic, other European countries such as Portugal, Germany and France have imparted waves of immigration. Since Argentina is in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are reversed from those in North America. The hot summer months of December, January and February can see temperatures climb to over 100°F, while the colder winter months of June, July and August tend to be in the high 40s to lower 50s. Snow is very rare in Buenos Aires during the winter, but rain and hail are not. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Students can earn up to 18 credits per semester. Upon completion of the program, students receive an official transcript from Universidad de Belgrano. Eligibility Students must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school. This program is open to students with any level of Spanish. Unofficial transcript is ok. Requires 4 passport photos. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5. (Applications from high school graduates who have not yet attended college are considered on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation, official transcript, and a letter of intent along with the rest of their application materials.) Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family • Apartment / Flat Program Costs Spring Semester: $8,695 Spring Semester with Intensive Spanish Language Program: $9,400 Fall Semester: $8,695 Fall Semester with Intensive Spanish Language Program: $9,400 *Visit the ASA website for up-to-date prices as prices are subject to change. Costs Include:  Academic credits, tuition, official transcript from Universidad de Belgrano, cell phone, choice of either housing with a host family (including daily breakfast and dinner) or housing with other students in a furnished apartment (no meals provided), airport pick-up, medical insurance, ISIC card, pre-departure orientation guide, on-site orientation, excursions, and more. Financial Aid Yes. ASA will accept any type of financial aid, grants, scholarships, or loans that you receive to help pay for our programs. However, it is ultimately up to the aid provider to decide if they will allow you to use it to go abroad. For example, most colleges/universities will allow you to apply your federal grants or loans to go abroad, but not your scholarships or university grants. ASA also awards scholarships ranging from $250 - $1,250 every year. To be eligible for a scholarship, you must submit the Scholarship Application Form at the same time you apply for the program. The application form must be accompanied by a 1,000 word essay and a demonstration of financial need. Visit the ASA website for further details. Dates Spring Semester: Early March - Late June Spring Semester with Intensive Spanish Language Program: Early Feb - Late June Fall Semester: Mid July - Early November Fall Semester with Intensive Spanish Language Program: Mid June - Early November *Visit the ASA website for exact dates. Deadlines Deadlines are posted on teh ASA website. Contact 434 Massachusetts Ave Suite 501 Boston, MA 02118 USA Tel: 888-845-4272 Fax: 617-437-9390 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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