Post on 25-Jul-2020
2019-2020LATIN AMERICA
ARGENTINA
CHILE
COSTA RICA
CUBA
MEXICO
PERU
Buenos Aires ArgentinaLima Peru
Havana Cuba
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IFSA-Butlerorg
Host Family | Residence Hall | Apartment or Flat
Self-Prepared Meals | Mandatory Meal Plan | Some Meals Included
Internships | Student Teaching | Directed Research | Volunteering | Community-based Learning
Summer Program
Photo courtesy of an IFSA student
INTRODUCTION3 Map of Program Locations4 Explore More amp The Value of an IFSA Program6 Always Forward amp CHART Map Your Journey Abroad
7 The IFSA Difference8 Greater Returns
9 Internships and Distinctive Learning Components10 You Belong Here
11 Unpacked Student Stories12 Afford Your Journey
13 Funding Solutions
PROGRAMS14 ARGENTINA
17 Buenos Aires Global Flagship18 Business and Economics in English
19 Psychology in English20 Argentine Universities Program21 AUPndashCinema
21 AUPndashDirected Research22 AUPndashHuman Rights Diversity Minority and Gender Studies
22 AUPndashHuman Rights Genocide23 AUPndashIntensive Spanish
24 AUPndashLiterature25 AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguistics
26 CHILE29 Chilean Universities Program Santiago29 Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
30 COSTA RICA33 Universidad Nacional Partnership33 Environmental Studies Learning Community
34 CUBA37 Universidad de La Habana Partnership
38 MEXICO41 Meacuterida Universities Program
42 PERU45 Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership
CONNECT WITH US46 Available Subjects54 IFSA and Butler University
55 Connect with Us56 National Advisors Council
Executive Committee Members57 Program Comparison Chart
LATIN AMERICA
LATIN AMERICA
Choose Latin America for its range of options mdash explore ancient cultures environmental wonders and the influence of literature art film and dance on society
Study alongside Spanish-speaking students in Spanish or English classrooms
where you can explore the biodiversity of everything from rainforests beaches
mountains glaciers and volcanoes or study the history and impact of human
rights or gender studies issues Live in the sophisticated capital Buenos Aires
while studying business and psychology in English Or expand your facility
with Spanish through integrated coursework and a homestay experience
With a program in Latin America you are sure to gain confidence
and cultural skills while experiencing a wide variety of captivating
landscapes sophisticated big cities and small towns with cobblestone
streets Enjoy family-owned wineries coffee plantations and street
side cafeacutes
Yoursquoll find that your IFSA Latin America experience is about much
more than seeing new thingsmdashITrsquoS ABOUT SEEING THINGS NEW
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Photo by IFSA student Carolyn Beer Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2017
Photo by IFSA student Caroline RoddeyArgentine Universities Program Fall 2018
COSTA RICA
MEacuteRIDA
SANTIAGO
HAVANA
VALPARAIacuteSO ampVINtildeA DEL MAR
MEXICO
CUBA
HEREDIA
PERU
LIMA
CHILE
ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES
LATIN AMERICA 3
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
4 LATIN AMERICA
EXPLOREMOREThe IFSA experience isnrsquot about simply seeing a new culturemdashitrsquos about living one The discoveries you make along the way can be unexpected and you might find it surprising how much your education can feel like an adventure Whether you are navigating a new city or trying a new food you will be exploring culture in everything you do EMBRACE THE JOURNEY
THE VALUE OF AN IFSA PROGRAMWe believe in transparency especially when it comes to your study abroad investment We take a ldquototal cost of attendancerdquo approach that will help you and your family plan for expenses reasonably and honestly Your IFSA experience includes
bull No application fees
bull Excursions and co-curricular trips in your host city or country
bull On-site orientation to get familiar with your surroundings the culture and the academic system
bull Comprehensive medical insurance
bull Two copies of your transcript with credits already converted to the US system
bull Academic tutor (Latin America programs)
bull 247 health and safety support
bull On-site IFSA personnel to assist with academic personal and professional goals
bull Access to a global network of professionals and educators
bull Signature Exploring Community amp Culturetrade in a Global Context class scholarships
5
YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOUrdquo
My study abroad EXPERIENCE influenced my PROFESSIONAL
career in terms of both TEACHING and
RESEARCH and I advise all my STUDENTS
to study in a Spanish-speaking
country
ldquo
KOICHI HAGIMOTOASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SPANISH
WELLESLEY COLLEGEIFSA ALUM 2003
MENDOZA ARGENTINA PROGRAM
Photo by David Molinaro
6 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Your needs drive our innovation And thatrsquos why wersquore always evaluating even as we push ourselves to do more We consider your best-fit program from every angle helping you identify what you need to ensure your experience supports your academic professional and personal goals TOGETHER WErsquoRE GOING PLACES
ALWAYSFORWARD
MAP YOUR JOURNEY ABROADYou need to stay on your path to graduation while studying abroad This may mean taking specific classes to meet your degree requirements CHART powered by IFSA helps you do just that
Need to take Advanced Creative Writing Perhaps you need a Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer class CHART will provide you with multiple options depending on the IFSA programs your school preapproves
Peruse more than 10000 classes already taken by students in IFSA programs over the last three years with new classes added frequently You can view class outlines reading lists and syllabi and you may be able to see which class your school considers as the class equivalent
Start your journey today by taking a direct path to CHART at IFSA-ButlerorgCHART
CURRICULUM HUB AN ACADEMIC RESOURCE TOOL
LATIN AMERICA 7
World-class Academics On an IFSA program you will find the highest quality classes taught by professors dedicated to
providing challenging and rewarding courses along with the academic support you need
Unparalleled Support From start to finish we will guide you throughout the process You will have academic and personal mentors to assist with program choice application travel cultural acclimation
language acquisition class registration academic issues health and safety and everything in between
Real-world Experience IFSA is prepared to help you round out your classroom experience with hands-on opportunities such as internships directed research student teaching community-
based learning or volunteering Our unparalleled network of professionals across the globe is ready to support you
Engaged Citizenship Anyone can be a tourist in a foreign country Use our broad network to engage in the community build competencies communicating across cultures and develop
yourself as a citizen of the world
Non-Profit Educational Organization We invest every dollar into providing a high-quality academic and cultural
experience with the support services you need
Photo by IFSA student Gabriel Halperin-GoldsteinMendoza Universities ProgramFall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Claudia Koechell AUPmdashHuman Rights GenocideSpring 2018
THE IFSA DIFFERENCEYour success is our success Whatever your future aspirations may be we will
help you find the perfect study abroad program to help achieve your goals
8 LATIN AMERICA
The IFSA experience is about creating serious momentum for the professional yoursquore becoming The lessons you learn will pay rewards throughout your career and life Yoursquoll enhance your education with opportunities to participate in internships research and service projects while staying on track to earn your degree And the connections you build will last a lifetime adding another dimension to your personal story YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOU
GREATER RETURNS
LATIN AMERICA 9
INTERNSHIPS ABROADImmerse yourself in the professional culture of another country while establishing an international network of colleagues and demonstrating your ability to navigate a global
multicultural business world
DIRECTED RESEARCHWith the help of a faculty guide you will create a research project that will serve as a tangible and meaningful product that showcases your commitment to your academic topic
STUDENT TEACHINGAs a future educator you will encounter an increasingly diverse student population in
the classroom Showcase your ability to work with students from different cultures by conducting student teaching in a global setting
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESCommunity-based learning opportunities carry academic credit while providing a chance for active involvement in your host community Placements are possible in NGOs nonprofits community organizations schools and government agencies
VOLUNTEERGive back to your adopted community abroad through meaningful work as
a volunteer Opportunities are available in a wide variety of interests with activities ranging from a single-day project to a commitment for an entire
semester
JOIN A COMMUNITYWondering how you might make friends and actually feel like a local Every
IFSA program gives students the opportunity to engage in a community of their choosing Whether through an on-campus club or a group based in
the wider host community IFSA programs facilitate true integration with the culture
EXAMINE COMMUNITY IDENTITY Our exclusive Exploring Community amp Culturetrade (CampC) course
offers you the opportunity to experience your host city in a way most visitors never can This 3-credit option fosters intercultural dialogue and a greater understanding of global society Some
programs offer an on-site class while students in other locations can join a global cohort of other IFSA students worldwide by
taking the class online Using your host city as your laboratory you will experience and examine cultural and personal identity
10 LATIN AMERICA
Where you come from is just as important as where yoursquore going With IFSA yoursquoll be part of a community with a shared sense of belonging that persists beyond your time abroad In a world where opportunity is not evenly distributed wersquove tailored everything we do from financial aid to advising so people of all communities identities and abilities can navigate a future where one size doesnrsquot fit all WELCOME ABROAD
Photo by IFSA student Sara Asprilla Universidad Nacional Spring 2019
YOU BELONG HERE
LATIN AMERICA 11
BEING BLACK AND MUSLIM IN LONDONBy Rachel Godfrey
Queen Mary University of London Fall 2017
3 TIPS FOR WOMEN TRAVELING IN INDIABy Grace Carson
The City The River The Sacred Fall 2017
TRAVELING WHILE TRANSGENDERBy Sketch Ree Mead
NUI Galway Fall 2017
FACING DISABILITIES ABROADBy Bethany Catlin
Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ABROADBy Brandon Barry
University of Auckland Spring 2017
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT ABROADBy Carolyn Iduh
Queen Mary University of London Spring 2018
UNPACKED STUDENT STORIESRead about studentsrsquo experiences on the UNPACKED Student Stories
section of the IFSA website IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked Yoursquoll find stories from recent and current students abroad covering a range of
searchable topics Some examples of stories you might enjoy include
12 LATIN AMERICA
We believe that study abroad is within reach for every student so wersquore committed to helping you identify funding sources We can assist you with your financial aid transfer and we offer a wide range of scholarships and grants to help defray the cost of studying abroad
FINANCIAL AIDPell Grants Stafford Loans and PLUS loans can apply to your IFSA program College grants and scholarships Perkins Loans state grants and loans and 529 plans may also be used for study abroad but yoursquoll need to ask your home campus financial aid office about their policies for transferring these types of aid
SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available to any student enrolled in a summer semester or full-year IFSA program See our complete list and full details online at IFSA-Butlerorgscholarships
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS AWARD
IFSA Scholarships Any IFSA Program $500 for summer$1500 for semester$2500 for full year
IFSA Diversity Scholarship Any IFSA Program Student must be high need andor member of an underrepresented group
$1250 for summer$5000 for semester$1000 for year
First-Generation Scholar Any IFSA Program Student must be a first-generation college student
Up to $2500 with special awards available for certain programs
Fill the GAP Program Student saves money prior to study abroad
Matching scholarship up to $1000
AFFORDYOURJOURNEY
Photo by IFSA student Hannah Dresdner Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2011
LATIN AMERICA 13
FUNDING SOLUTIONSWORK-TO-STUDY GRANT PROGRAMGain valuable work experience and earn spending money while you are abroad With the Work-to-Study Grant students complete projects for IFSA in exchange for a stipend between $300 and $1000 depending on the scope and involvement of the projects completed
These grant opportunities are available to all students with special consideration to those already on Federal Work-Study at their home campus Work-to-Study positions are determined by current and frequently changing project needs at IFSA but could include Content Marketing | Diversity and Inclusion Support | Peer Advising | Photography | Social Media | Videography
IFSA GRANTSGuaranteed GrantsIFSA offers numerous grants specific to certain programs or countries See the Afford Your Journey section at IFSA-Butlerorg for complete details Guaranteed Grants up to $2000 are available in 2019-2020 for qualified programs inEngland | Israel | Italy | Spain | Sri Lanka
IFSA State School GrantDo you attend a state school Take advantage of the IFSA State School Grant a $2000 grant for any IFSA semester program The grant will be applied to the overall tuitionhousing costs during billing There is no application process state school students (including community college students) automatically receive the discount
SAVINGS PROGRAMSFill the GAP ProgramTake part in Fill the GAP (Global Account Program) and get a head start by saving early for your IFSA program Use this savings account to gather contributions from friends and family and IFSA will match up to $1000 of your savings See IFSA-Butlerorg for enrollment information and deadlines
UpFront Advance ProgramIFSArsquos UpFront Advance Program allows you to bill certain fees to your IFSA student account You can then pay these expenses with financial aid or with our monthly payment option
VETERANS BENEFITSIf you are a recipient of the Post-911 GI Bill you may use your tuition benefits for study abroad This process can differ among US colleges and universities so you will want to start the conversation early with your home campus study abroad office to determine the best billing procedure for your institution
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iexclHOLA
ARGENTINAFROM
One of the most unique cultures in South America Argentina is one that melds sophisticated European influence with Argentine passion
Countless cultural attractions are available to you in Argentina
and fantastic travel opportunities await as well Spend time in
Buenos Aires often called the Paris of the Americas where you
can explore numerous bookstores and sidewalk cafeacutes or learn
the countryrsquos famous dance the tango Buenos Aires is where
European influence meets Latin American culture
With the mighty Andes mountains to the west Argentina
offers a vast geography to explore In Argentinarsquos Patagonia
National Park you can experience miles of hiking trails
and canyons as well as archaeological sites and ancient
rock art You can explore the wineries in Mendoza or visit
Salta a historic city in the northwest Or view glaciers
and waterfalls unlike anywhere else Argentina awaits
Patricio OrsquoDwyerResident Director
Daniel PeiroAssistant Director
Esteban AvalosProgram Assistant
Romina BermanAcademic Advisor
Mariacutea del Carmen ArnaizHuman Rights Learning Community Coordinator
Celina DemarchiSummer Program Assistant
Clara KrigerCinema Learning Community Coordinator
Griselda LopezAcademic Advisor
Diego PellerAcademic Coordinator
Victoria PicchettiCustom Programs and Academic Advisor
Dariacuteo SteimbergAcademic Advisor
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
ARGENTINA 15
16 ARGENTINA
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
ARGENTINA
ARGENTINA 17
SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA 19
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
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ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
3179409336 | 8008580229
IFSA-Butlerorg
Host Family | Residence Hall | Apartment or Flat
Self-Prepared Meals | Mandatory Meal Plan | Some Meals Included
Internships | Student Teaching | Directed Research | Volunteering | Community-based Learning
Summer Program
Photo courtesy of an IFSA student
INTRODUCTION3 Map of Program Locations4 Explore More amp The Value of an IFSA Program6 Always Forward amp CHART Map Your Journey Abroad
7 The IFSA Difference8 Greater Returns
9 Internships and Distinctive Learning Components10 You Belong Here
11 Unpacked Student Stories12 Afford Your Journey
13 Funding Solutions
PROGRAMS14 ARGENTINA
17 Buenos Aires Global Flagship18 Business and Economics in English
19 Psychology in English20 Argentine Universities Program21 AUPndashCinema
21 AUPndashDirected Research22 AUPndashHuman Rights Diversity Minority and Gender Studies
22 AUPndashHuman Rights Genocide23 AUPndashIntensive Spanish
24 AUPndashLiterature25 AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguistics
26 CHILE29 Chilean Universities Program Santiago29 Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
30 COSTA RICA33 Universidad Nacional Partnership33 Environmental Studies Learning Community
34 CUBA37 Universidad de La Habana Partnership
38 MEXICO41 Meacuterida Universities Program
42 PERU45 Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership
CONNECT WITH US46 Available Subjects54 IFSA and Butler University
55 Connect with Us56 National Advisors Council
Executive Committee Members57 Program Comparison Chart
LATIN AMERICA
LATIN AMERICA
Choose Latin America for its range of options mdash explore ancient cultures environmental wonders and the influence of literature art film and dance on society
Study alongside Spanish-speaking students in Spanish or English classrooms
where you can explore the biodiversity of everything from rainforests beaches
mountains glaciers and volcanoes or study the history and impact of human
rights or gender studies issues Live in the sophisticated capital Buenos Aires
while studying business and psychology in English Or expand your facility
with Spanish through integrated coursework and a homestay experience
With a program in Latin America you are sure to gain confidence
and cultural skills while experiencing a wide variety of captivating
landscapes sophisticated big cities and small towns with cobblestone
streets Enjoy family-owned wineries coffee plantations and street
side cafeacutes
Yoursquoll find that your IFSA Latin America experience is about much
more than seeing new thingsmdashITrsquoS ABOUT SEEING THINGS NEW
2 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Carolyn Beer Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2017
Photo by IFSA student Caroline RoddeyArgentine Universities Program Fall 2018
COSTA RICA
MEacuteRIDA
SANTIAGO
HAVANA
VALPARAIacuteSO ampVINtildeA DEL MAR
MEXICO
CUBA
HEREDIA
PERU
LIMA
CHILE
ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES
LATIN AMERICA 3
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
4 LATIN AMERICA
EXPLOREMOREThe IFSA experience isnrsquot about simply seeing a new culturemdashitrsquos about living one The discoveries you make along the way can be unexpected and you might find it surprising how much your education can feel like an adventure Whether you are navigating a new city or trying a new food you will be exploring culture in everything you do EMBRACE THE JOURNEY
THE VALUE OF AN IFSA PROGRAMWe believe in transparency especially when it comes to your study abroad investment We take a ldquototal cost of attendancerdquo approach that will help you and your family plan for expenses reasonably and honestly Your IFSA experience includes
bull No application fees
bull Excursions and co-curricular trips in your host city or country
bull On-site orientation to get familiar with your surroundings the culture and the academic system
bull Comprehensive medical insurance
bull Two copies of your transcript with credits already converted to the US system
bull Academic tutor (Latin America programs)
bull 247 health and safety support
bull On-site IFSA personnel to assist with academic personal and professional goals
bull Access to a global network of professionals and educators
bull Signature Exploring Community amp Culturetrade in a Global Context class scholarships
5
YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOUrdquo
My study abroad EXPERIENCE influenced my PROFESSIONAL
career in terms of both TEACHING and
RESEARCH and I advise all my STUDENTS
to study in a Spanish-speaking
country
ldquo
KOICHI HAGIMOTOASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SPANISH
WELLESLEY COLLEGEIFSA ALUM 2003
MENDOZA ARGENTINA PROGRAM
Photo by David Molinaro
6 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Your needs drive our innovation And thatrsquos why wersquore always evaluating even as we push ourselves to do more We consider your best-fit program from every angle helping you identify what you need to ensure your experience supports your academic professional and personal goals TOGETHER WErsquoRE GOING PLACES
ALWAYSFORWARD
MAP YOUR JOURNEY ABROADYou need to stay on your path to graduation while studying abroad This may mean taking specific classes to meet your degree requirements CHART powered by IFSA helps you do just that
Need to take Advanced Creative Writing Perhaps you need a Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer class CHART will provide you with multiple options depending on the IFSA programs your school preapproves
Peruse more than 10000 classes already taken by students in IFSA programs over the last three years with new classes added frequently You can view class outlines reading lists and syllabi and you may be able to see which class your school considers as the class equivalent
Start your journey today by taking a direct path to CHART at IFSA-ButlerorgCHART
CURRICULUM HUB AN ACADEMIC RESOURCE TOOL
LATIN AMERICA 7
World-class Academics On an IFSA program you will find the highest quality classes taught by professors dedicated to
providing challenging and rewarding courses along with the academic support you need
Unparalleled Support From start to finish we will guide you throughout the process You will have academic and personal mentors to assist with program choice application travel cultural acclimation
language acquisition class registration academic issues health and safety and everything in between
Real-world Experience IFSA is prepared to help you round out your classroom experience with hands-on opportunities such as internships directed research student teaching community-
based learning or volunteering Our unparalleled network of professionals across the globe is ready to support you
Engaged Citizenship Anyone can be a tourist in a foreign country Use our broad network to engage in the community build competencies communicating across cultures and develop
yourself as a citizen of the world
Non-Profit Educational Organization We invest every dollar into providing a high-quality academic and cultural
experience with the support services you need
Photo by IFSA student Gabriel Halperin-GoldsteinMendoza Universities ProgramFall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Claudia Koechell AUPmdashHuman Rights GenocideSpring 2018
THE IFSA DIFFERENCEYour success is our success Whatever your future aspirations may be we will
help you find the perfect study abroad program to help achieve your goals
8 LATIN AMERICA
The IFSA experience is about creating serious momentum for the professional yoursquore becoming The lessons you learn will pay rewards throughout your career and life Yoursquoll enhance your education with opportunities to participate in internships research and service projects while staying on track to earn your degree And the connections you build will last a lifetime adding another dimension to your personal story YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOU
GREATER RETURNS
LATIN AMERICA 9
INTERNSHIPS ABROADImmerse yourself in the professional culture of another country while establishing an international network of colleagues and demonstrating your ability to navigate a global
multicultural business world
DIRECTED RESEARCHWith the help of a faculty guide you will create a research project that will serve as a tangible and meaningful product that showcases your commitment to your academic topic
STUDENT TEACHINGAs a future educator you will encounter an increasingly diverse student population in
the classroom Showcase your ability to work with students from different cultures by conducting student teaching in a global setting
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESCommunity-based learning opportunities carry academic credit while providing a chance for active involvement in your host community Placements are possible in NGOs nonprofits community organizations schools and government agencies
VOLUNTEERGive back to your adopted community abroad through meaningful work as
a volunteer Opportunities are available in a wide variety of interests with activities ranging from a single-day project to a commitment for an entire
semester
JOIN A COMMUNITYWondering how you might make friends and actually feel like a local Every
IFSA program gives students the opportunity to engage in a community of their choosing Whether through an on-campus club or a group based in
the wider host community IFSA programs facilitate true integration with the culture
EXAMINE COMMUNITY IDENTITY Our exclusive Exploring Community amp Culturetrade (CampC) course
offers you the opportunity to experience your host city in a way most visitors never can This 3-credit option fosters intercultural dialogue and a greater understanding of global society Some
programs offer an on-site class while students in other locations can join a global cohort of other IFSA students worldwide by
taking the class online Using your host city as your laboratory you will experience and examine cultural and personal identity
10 LATIN AMERICA
Where you come from is just as important as where yoursquore going With IFSA yoursquoll be part of a community with a shared sense of belonging that persists beyond your time abroad In a world where opportunity is not evenly distributed wersquove tailored everything we do from financial aid to advising so people of all communities identities and abilities can navigate a future where one size doesnrsquot fit all WELCOME ABROAD
Photo by IFSA student Sara Asprilla Universidad Nacional Spring 2019
YOU BELONG HERE
LATIN AMERICA 11
BEING BLACK AND MUSLIM IN LONDONBy Rachel Godfrey
Queen Mary University of London Fall 2017
3 TIPS FOR WOMEN TRAVELING IN INDIABy Grace Carson
The City The River The Sacred Fall 2017
TRAVELING WHILE TRANSGENDERBy Sketch Ree Mead
NUI Galway Fall 2017
FACING DISABILITIES ABROADBy Bethany Catlin
Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ABROADBy Brandon Barry
University of Auckland Spring 2017
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT ABROADBy Carolyn Iduh
Queen Mary University of London Spring 2018
UNPACKED STUDENT STORIESRead about studentsrsquo experiences on the UNPACKED Student Stories
section of the IFSA website IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked Yoursquoll find stories from recent and current students abroad covering a range of
searchable topics Some examples of stories you might enjoy include
12 LATIN AMERICA
We believe that study abroad is within reach for every student so wersquore committed to helping you identify funding sources We can assist you with your financial aid transfer and we offer a wide range of scholarships and grants to help defray the cost of studying abroad
FINANCIAL AIDPell Grants Stafford Loans and PLUS loans can apply to your IFSA program College grants and scholarships Perkins Loans state grants and loans and 529 plans may also be used for study abroad but yoursquoll need to ask your home campus financial aid office about their policies for transferring these types of aid
SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available to any student enrolled in a summer semester or full-year IFSA program See our complete list and full details online at IFSA-Butlerorgscholarships
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS AWARD
IFSA Scholarships Any IFSA Program $500 for summer$1500 for semester$2500 for full year
IFSA Diversity Scholarship Any IFSA Program Student must be high need andor member of an underrepresented group
$1250 for summer$5000 for semester$1000 for year
First-Generation Scholar Any IFSA Program Student must be a first-generation college student
Up to $2500 with special awards available for certain programs
Fill the GAP Program Student saves money prior to study abroad
Matching scholarship up to $1000
AFFORDYOURJOURNEY
Photo by IFSA student Hannah Dresdner Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2011
LATIN AMERICA 13
FUNDING SOLUTIONSWORK-TO-STUDY GRANT PROGRAMGain valuable work experience and earn spending money while you are abroad With the Work-to-Study Grant students complete projects for IFSA in exchange for a stipend between $300 and $1000 depending on the scope and involvement of the projects completed
These grant opportunities are available to all students with special consideration to those already on Federal Work-Study at their home campus Work-to-Study positions are determined by current and frequently changing project needs at IFSA but could include Content Marketing | Diversity and Inclusion Support | Peer Advising | Photography | Social Media | Videography
IFSA GRANTSGuaranteed GrantsIFSA offers numerous grants specific to certain programs or countries See the Afford Your Journey section at IFSA-Butlerorg for complete details Guaranteed Grants up to $2000 are available in 2019-2020 for qualified programs inEngland | Israel | Italy | Spain | Sri Lanka
IFSA State School GrantDo you attend a state school Take advantage of the IFSA State School Grant a $2000 grant for any IFSA semester program The grant will be applied to the overall tuitionhousing costs during billing There is no application process state school students (including community college students) automatically receive the discount
SAVINGS PROGRAMSFill the GAP ProgramTake part in Fill the GAP (Global Account Program) and get a head start by saving early for your IFSA program Use this savings account to gather contributions from friends and family and IFSA will match up to $1000 of your savings See IFSA-Butlerorg for enrollment information and deadlines
UpFront Advance ProgramIFSArsquos UpFront Advance Program allows you to bill certain fees to your IFSA student account You can then pay these expenses with financial aid or with our monthly payment option
VETERANS BENEFITSIf you are a recipient of the Post-911 GI Bill you may use your tuition benefits for study abroad This process can differ among US colleges and universities so you will want to start the conversation early with your home campus study abroad office to determine the best billing procedure for your institution
14 ARGENTINA
iexclHOLA
ARGENTINAFROM
One of the most unique cultures in South America Argentina is one that melds sophisticated European influence with Argentine passion
Countless cultural attractions are available to you in Argentina
and fantastic travel opportunities await as well Spend time in
Buenos Aires often called the Paris of the Americas where you
can explore numerous bookstores and sidewalk cafeacutes or learn
the countryrsquos famous dance the tango Buenos Aires is where
European influence meets Latin American culture
With the mighty Andes mountains to the west Argentina
offers a vast geography to explore In Argentinarsquos Patagonia
National Park you can experience miles of hiking trails
and canyons as well as archaeological sites and ancient
rock art You can explore the wineries in Mendoza or visit
Salta a historic city in the northwest Or view glaciers
and waterfalls unlike anywhere else Argentina awaits
Patricio OrsquoDwyerResident Director
Daniel PeiroAssistant Director
Esteban AvalosProgram Assistant
Romina BermanAcademic Advisor
Mariacutea del Carmen ArnaizHuman Rights Learning Community Coordinator
Celina DemarchiSummer Program Assistant
Clara KrigerCinema Learning Community Coordinator
Griselda LopezAcademic Advisor
Diego PellerAcademic Coordinator
Victoria PicchettiCustom Programs and Academic Advisor
Dariacuteo SteimbergAcademic Advisor
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
ARGENTINA 15
16 ARGENTINA
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
ARGENTINA
ARGENTINA 17
SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA 19
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
INTRODUCTION3 Map of Program Locations4 Explore More amp The Value of an IFSA Program6 Always Forward amp CHART Map Your Journey Abroad
7 The IFSA Difference8 Greater Returns
9 Internships and Distinctive Learning Components10 You Belong Here
11 Unpacked Student Stories12 Afford Your Journey
13 Funding Solutions
PROGRAMS14 ARGENTINA
17 Buenos Aires Global Flagship18 Business and Economics in English
19 Psychology in English20 Argentine Universities Program21 AUPndashCinema
21 AUPndashDirected Research22 AUPndashHuman Rights Diversity Minority and Gender Studies
22 AUPndashHuman Rights Genocide23 AUPndashIntensive Spanish
24 AUPndashLiterature25 AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguistics
26 CHILE29 Chilean Universities Program Santiago29 Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
30 COSTA RICA33 Universidad Nacional Partnership33 Environmental Studies Learning Community
34 CUBA37 Universidad de La Habana Partnership
38 MEXICO41 Meacuterida Universities Program
42 PERU45 Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership
CONNECT WITH US46 Available Subjects54 IFSA and Butler University
55 Connect with Us56 National Advisors Council
Executive Committee Members57 Program Comparison Chart
LATIN AMERICA
LATIN AMERICA
Choose Latin America for its range of options mdash explore ancient cultures environmental wonders and the influence of literature art film and dance on society
Study alongside Spanish-speaking students in Spanish or English classrooms
where you can explore the biodiversity of everything from rainforests beaches
mountains glaciers and volcanoes or study the history and impact of human
rights or gender studies issues Live in the sophisticated capital Buenos Aires
while studying business and psychology in English Or expand your facility
with Spanish through integrated coursework and a homestay experience
With a program in Latin America you are sure to gain confidence
and cultural skills while experiencing a wide variety of captivating
landscapes sophisticated big cities and small towns with cobblestone
streets Enjoy family-owned wineries coffee plantations and street
side cafeacutes
Yoursquoll find that your IFSA Latin America experience is about much
more than seeing new thingsmdashITrsquoS ABOUT SEEING THINGS NEW
2 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Carolyn Beer Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2017
Photo by IFSA student Caroline RoddeyArgentine Universities Program Fall 2018
COSTA RICA
MEacuteRIDA
SANTIAGO
HAVANA
VALPARAIacuteSO ampVINtildeA DEL MAR
MEXICO
CUBA
HEREDIA
PERU
LIMA
CHILE
ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES
LATIN AMERICA 3
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
4 LATIN AMERICA
EXPLOREMOREThe IFSA experience isnrsquot about simply seeing a new culturemdashitrsquos about living one The discoveries you make along the way can be unexpected and you might find it surprising how much your education can feel like an adventure Whether you are navigating a new city or trying a new food you will be exploring culture in everything you do EMBRACE THE JOURNEY
THE VALUE OF AN IFSA PROGRAMWe believe in transparency especially when it comes to your study abroad investment We take a ldquototal cost of attendancerdquo approach that will help you and your family plan for expenses reasonably and honestly Your IFSA experience includes
bull No application fees
bull Excursions and co-curricular trips in your host city or country
bull On-site orientation to get familiar with your surroundings the culture and the academic system
bull Comprehensive medical insurance
bull Two copies of your transcript with credits already converted to the US system
bull Academic tutor (Latin America programs)
bull 247 health and safety support
bull On-site IFSA personnel to assist with academic personal and professional goals
bull Access to a global network of professionals and educators
bull Signature Exploring Community amp Culturetrade in a Global Context class scholarships
5
YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOUrdquo
My study abroad EXPERIENCE influenced my PROFESSIONAL
career in terms of both TEACHING and
RESEARCH and I advise all my STUDENTS
to study in a Spanish-speaking
country
ldquo
KOICHI HAGIMOTOASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SPANISH
WELLESLEY COLLEGEIFSA ALUM 2003
MENDOZA ARGENTINA PROGRAM
Photo by David Molinaro
6 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Your needs drive our innovation And thatrsquos why wersquore always evaluating even as we push ourselves to do more We consider your best-fit program from every angle helping you identify what you need to ensure your experience supports your academic professional and personal goals TOGETHER WErsquoRE GOING PLACES
ALWAYSFORWARD
MAP YOUR JOURNEY ABROADYou need to stay on your path to graduation while studying abroad This may mean taking specific classes to meet your degree requirements CHART powered by IFSA helps you do just that
Need to take Advanced Creative Writing Perhaps you need a Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer class CHART will provide you with multiple options depending on the IFSA programs your school preapproves
Peruse more than 10000 classes already taken by students in IFSA programs over the last three years with new classes added frequently You can view class outlines reading lists and syllabi and you may be able to see which class your school considers as the class equivalent
Start your journey today by taking a direct path to CHART at IFSA-ButlerorgCHART
CURRICULUM HUB AN ACADEMIC RESOURCE TOOL
LATIN AMERICA 7
World-class Academics On an IFSA program you will find the highest quality classes taught by professors dedicated to
providing challenging and rewarding courses along with the academic support you need
Unparalleled Support From start to finish we will guide you throughout the process You will have academic and personal mentors to assist with program choice application travel cultural acclimation
language acquisition class registration academic issues health and safety and everything in between
Real-world Experience IFSA is prepared to help you round out your classroom experience with hands-on opportunities such as internships directed research student teaching community-
based learning or volunteering Our unparalleled network of professionals across the globe is ready to support you
Engaged Citizenship Anyone can be a tourist in a foreign country Use our broad network to engage in the community build competencies communicating across cultures and develop
yourself as a citizen of the world
Non-Profit Educational Organization We invest every dollar into providing a high-quality academic and cultural
experience with the support services you need
Photo by IFSA student Gabriel Halperin-GoldsteinMendoza Universities ProgramFall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Claudia Koechell AUPmdashHuman Rights GenocideSpring 2018
THE IFSA DIFFERENCEYour success is our success Whatever your future aspirations may be we will
help you find the perfect study abroad program to help achieve your goals
8 LATIN AMERICA
The IFSA experience is about creating serious momentum for the professional yoursquore becoming The lessons you learn will pay rewards throughout your career and life Yoursquoll enhance your education with opportunities to participate in internships research and service projects while staying on track to earn your degree And the connections you build will last a lifetime adding another dimension to your personal story YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOU
GREATER RETURNS
LATIN AMERICA 9
INTERNSHIPS ABROADImmerse yourself in the professional culture of another country while establishing an international network of colleagues and demonstrating your ability to navigate a global
multicultural business world
DIRECTED RESEARCHWith the help of a faculty guide you will create a research project that will serve as a tangible and meaningful product that showcases your commitment to your academic topic
STUDENT TEACHINGAs a future educator you will encounter an increasingly diverse student population in
the classroom Showcase your ability to work with students from different cultures by conducting student teaching in a global setting
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESCommunity-based learning opportunities carry academic credit while providing a chance for active involvement in your host community Placements are possible in NGOs nonprofits community organizations schools and government agencies
VOLUNTEERGive back to your adopted community abroad through meaningful work as
a volunteer Opportunities are available in a wide variety of interests with activities ranging from a single-day project to a commitment for an entire
semester
JOIN A COMMUNITYWondering how you might make friends and actually feel like a local Every
IFSA program gives students the opportunity to engage in a community of their choosing Whether through an on-campus club or a group based in
the wider host community IFSA programs facilitate true integration with the culture
EXAMINE COMMUNITY IDENTITY Our exclusive Exploring Community amp Culturetrade (CampC) course
offers you the opportunity to experience your host city in a way most visitors never can This 3-credit option fosters intercultural dialogue and a greater understanding of global society Some
programs offer an on-site class while students in other locations can join a global cohort of other IFSA students worldwide by
taking the class online Using your host city as your laboratory you will experience and examine cultural and personal identity
10 LATIN AMERICA
Where you come from is just as important as where yoursquore going With IFSA yoursquoll be part of a community with a shared sense of belonging that persists beyond your time abroad In a world where opportunity is not evenly distributed wersquove tailored everything we do from financial aid to advising so people of all communities identities and abilities can navigate a future where one size doesnrsquot fit all WELCOME ABROAD
Photo by IFSA student Sara Asprilla Universidad Nacional Spring 2019
YOU BELONG HERE
LATIN AMERICA 11
BEING BLACK AND MUSLIM IN LONDONBy Rachel Godfrey
Queen Mary University of London Fall 2017
3 TIPS FOR WOMEN TRAVELING IN INDIABy Grace Carson
The City The River The Sacred Fall 2017
TRAVELING WHILE TRANSGENDERBy Sketch Ree Mead
NUI Galway Fall 2017
FACING DISABILITIES ABROADBy Bethany Catlin
Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ABROADBy Brandon Barry
University of Auckland Spring 2017
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT ABROADBy Carolyn Iduh
Queen Mary University of London Spring 2018
UNPACKED STUDENT STORIESRead about studentsrsquo experiences on the UNPACKED Student Stories
section of the IFSA website IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked Yoursquoll find stories from recent and current students abroad covering a range of
searchable topics Some examples of stories you might enjoy include
12 LATIN AMERICA
We believe that study abroad is within reach for every student so wersquore committed to helping you identify funding sources We can assist you with your financial aid transfer and we offer a wide range of scholarships and grants to help defray the cost of studying abroad
FINANCIAL AIDPell Grants Stafford Loans and PLUS loans can apply to your IFSA program College grants and scholarships Perkins Loans state grants and loans and 529 plans may also be used for study abroad but yoursquoll need to ask your home campus financial aid office about their policies for transferring these types of aid
SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available to any student enrolled in a summer semester or full-year IFSA program See our complete list and full details online at IFSA-Butlerorgscholarships
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS AWARD
IFSA Scholarships Any IFSA Program $500 for summer$1500 for semester$2500 for full year
IFSA Diversity Scholarship Any IFSA Program Student must be high need andor member of an underrepresented group
$1250 for summer$5000 for semester$1000 for year
First-Generation Scholar Any IFSA Program Student must be a first-generation college student
Up to $2500 with special awards available for certain programs
Fill the GAP Program Student saves money prior to study abroad
Matching scholarship up to $1000
AFFORDYOURJOURNEY
Photo by IFSA student Hannah Dresdner Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2011
LATIN AMERICA 13
FUNDING SOLUTIONSWORK-TO-STUDY GRANT PROGRAMGain valuable work experience and earn spending money while you are abroad With the Work-to-Study Grant students complete projects for IFSA in exchange for a stipend between $300 and $1000 depending on the scope and involvement of the projects completed
These grant opportunities are available to all students with special consideration to those already on Federal Work-Study at their home campus Work-to-Study positions are determined by current and frequently changing project needs at IFSA but could include Content Marketing | Diversity and Inclusion Support | Peer Advising | Photography | Social Media | Videography
IFSA GRANTSGuaranteed GrantsIFSA offers numerous grants specific to certain programs or countries See the Afford Your Journey section at IFSA-Butlerorg for complete details Guaranteed Grants up to $2000 are available in 2019-2020 for qualified programs inEngland | Israel | Italy | Spain | Sri Lanka
IFSA State School GrantDo you attend a state school Take advantage of the IFSA State School Grant a $2000 grant for any IFSA semester program The grant will be applied to the overall tuitionhousing costs during billing There is no application process state school students (including community college students) automatically receive the discount
SAVINGS PROGRAMSFill the GAP ProgramTake part in Fill the GAP (Global Account Program) and get a head start by saving early for your IFSA program Use this savings account to gather contributions from friends and family and IFSA will match up to $1000 of your savings See IFSA-Butlerorg for enrollment information and deadlines
UpFront Advance ProgramIFSArsquos UpFront Advance Program allows you to bill certain fees to your IFSA student account You can then pay these expenses with financial aid or with our monthly payment option
VETERANS BENEFITSIf you are a recipient of the Post-911 GI Bill you may use your tuition benefits for study abroad This process can differ among US colleges and universities so you will want to start the conversation early with your home campus study abroad office to determine the best billing procedure for your institution
14 ARGENTINA
iexclHOLA
ARGENTINAFROM
One of the most unique cultures in South America Argentina is one that melds sophisticated European influence with Argentine passion
Countless cultural attractions are available to you in Argentina
and fantastic travel opportunities await as well Spend time in
Buenos Aires often called the Paris of the Americas where you
can explore numerous bookstores and sidewalk cafeacutes or learn
the countryrsquos famous dance the tango Buenos Aires is where
European influence meets Latin American culture
With the mighty Andes mountains to the west Argentina
offers a vast geography to explore In Argentinarsquos Patagonia
National Park you can experience miles of hiking trails
and canyons as well as archaeological sites and ancient
rock art You can explore the wineries in Mendoza or visit
Salta a historic city in the northwest Or view glaciers
and waterfalls unlike anywhere else Argentina awaits
Patricio OrsquoDwyerResident Director
Daniel PeiroAssistant Director
Esteban AvalosProgram Assistant
Romina BermanAcademic Advisor
Mariacutea del Carmen ArnaizHuman Rights Learning Community Coordinator
Celina DemarchiSummer Program Assistant
Clara KrigerCinema Learning Community Coordinator
Griselda LopezAcademic Advisor
Diego PellerAcademic Coordinator
Victoria PicchettiCustom Programs and Academic Advisor
Dariacuteo SteimbergAcademic Advisor
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
ARGENTINA 15
16 ARGENTINA
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
ARGENTINA
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SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA 19
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
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Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
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PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
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Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
LATIN AMERICA
Choose Latin America for its range of options mdash explore ancient cultures environmental wonders and the influence of literature art film and dance on society
Study alongside Spanish-speaking students in Spanish or English classrooms
where you can explore the biodiversity of everything from rainforests beaches
mountains glaciers and volcanoes or study the history and impact of human
rights or gender studies issues Live in the sophisticated capital Buenos Aires
while studying business and psychology in English Or expand your facility
with Spanish through integrated coursework and a homestay experience
With a program in Latin America you are sure to gain confidence
and cultural skills while experiencing a wide variety of captivating
landscapes sophisticated big cities and small towns with cobblestone
streets Enjoy family-owned wineries coffee plantations and street
side cafeacutes
Yoursquoll find that your IFSA Latin America experience is about much
more than seeing new thingsmdashITrsquoS ABOUT SEEING THINGS NEW
2 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Carolyn Beer Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2017
Photo by IFSA student Caroline RoddeyArgentine Universities Program Fall 2018
COSTA RICA
MEacuteRIDA
SANTIAGO
HAVANA
VALPARAIacuteSO ampVINtildeA DEL MAR
MEXICO
CUBA
HEREDIA
PERU
LIMA
CHILE
ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES
LATIN AMERICA 3
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
4 LATIN AMERICA
EXPLOREMOREThe IFSA experience isnrsquot about simply seeing a new culturemdashitrsquos about living one The discoveries you make along the way can be unexpected and you might find it surprising how much your education can feel like an adventure Whether you are navigating a new city or trying a new food you will be exploring culture in everything you do EMBRACE THE JOURNEY
THE VALUE OF AN IFSA PROGRAMWe believe in transparency especially when it comes to your study abroad investment We take a ldquototal cost of attendancerdquo approach that will help you and your family plan for expenses reasonably and honestly Your IFSA experience includes
bull No application fees
bull Excursions and co-curricular trips in your host city or country
bull On-site orientation to get familiar with your surroundings the culture and the academic system
bull Comprehensive medical insurance
bull Two copies of your transcript with credits already converted to the US system
bull Academic tutor (Latin America programs)
bull 247 health and safety support
bull On-site IFSA personnel to assist with academic personal and professional goals
bull Access to a global network of professionals and educators
bull Signature Exploring Community amp Culturetrade in a Global Context class scholarships
5
YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOUrdquo
My study abroad EXPERIENCE influenced my PROFESSIONAL
career in terms of both TEACHING and
RESEARCH and I advise all my STUDENTS
to study in a Spanish-speaking
country
ldquo
KOICHI HAGIMOTOASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SPANISH
WELLESLEY COLLEGEIFSA ALUM 2003
MENDOZA ARGENTINA PROGRAM
Photo by David Molinaro
6 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Your needs drive our innovation And thatrsquos why wersquore always evaluating even as we push ourselves to do more We consider your best-fit program from every angle helping you identify what you need to ensure your experience supports your academic professional and personal goals TOGETHER WErsquoRE GOING PLACES
ALWAYSFORWARD
MAP YOUR JOURNEY ABROADYou need to stay on your path to graduation while studying abroad This may mean taking specific classes to meet your degree requirements CHART powered by IFSA helps you do just that
Need to take Advanced Creative Writing Perhaps you need a Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer class CHART will provide you with multiple options depending on the IFSA programs your school preapproves
Peruse more than 10000 classes already taken by students in IFSA programs over the last three years with new classes added frequently You can view class outlines reading lists and syllabi and you may be able to see which class your school considers as the class equivalent
Start your journey today by taking a direct path to CHART at IFSA-ButlerorgCHART
CURRICULUM HUB AN ACADEMIC RESOURCE TOOL
LATIN AMERICA 7
World-class Academics On an IFSA program you will find the highest quality classes taught by professors dedicated to
providing challenging and rewarding courses along with the academic support you need
Unparalleled Support From start to finish we will guide you throughout the process You will have academic and personal mentors to assist with program choice application travel cultural acclimation
language acquisition class registration academic issues health and safety and everything in between
Real-world Experience IFSA is prepared to help you round out your classroom experience with hands-on opportunities such as internships directed research student teaching community-
based learning or volunteering Our unparalleled network of professionals across the globe is ready to support you
Engaged Citizenship Anyone can be a tourist in a foreign country Use our broad network to engage in the community build competencies communicating across cultures and develop
yourself as a citizen of the world
Non-Profit Educational Organization We invest every dollar into providing a high-quality academic and cultural
experience with the support services you need
Photo by IFSA student Gabriel Halperin-GoldsteinMendoza Universities ProgramFall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Claudia Koechell AUPmdashHuman Rights GenocideSpring 2018
THE IFSA DIFFERENCEYour success is our success Whatever your future aspirations may be we will
help you find the perfect study abroad program to help achieve your goals
8 LATIN AMERICA
The IFSA experience is about creating serious momentum for the professional yoursquore becoming The lessons you learn will pay rewards throughout your career and life Yoursquoll enhance your education with opportunities to participate in internships research and service projects while staying on track to earn your degree And the connections you build will last a lifetime adding another dimension to your personal story YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOU
GREATER RETURNS
LATIN AMERICA 9
INTERNSHIPS ABROADImmerse yourself in the professional culture of another country while establishing an international network of colleagues and demonstrating your ability to navigate a global
multicultural business world
DIRECTED RESEARCHWith the help of a faculty guide you will create a research project that will serve as a tangible and meaningful product that showcases your commitment to your academic topic
STUDENT TEACHINGAs a future educator you will encounter an increasingly diverse student population in
the classroom Showcase your ability to work with students from different cultures by conducting student teaching in a global setting
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESCommunity-based learning opportunities carry academic credit while providing a chance for active involvement in your host community Placements are possible in NGOs nonprofits community organizations schools and government agencies
VOLUNTEERGive back to your adopted community abroad through meaningful work as
a volunteer Opportunities are available in a wide variety of interests with activities ranging from a single-day project to a commitment for an entire
semester
JOIN A COMMUNITYWondering how you might make friends and actually feel like a local Every
IFSA program gives students the opportunity to engage in a community of their choosing Whether through an on-campus club or a group based in
the wider host community IFSA programs facilitate true integration with the culture
EXAMINE COMMUNITY IDENTITY Our exclusive Exploring Community amp Culturetrade (CampC) course
offers you the opportunity to experience your host city in a way most visitors never can This 3-credit option fosters intercultural dialogue and a greater understanding of global society Some
programs offer an on-site class while students in other locations can join a global cohort of other IFSA students worldwide by
taking the class online Using your host city as your laboratory you will experience and examine cultural and personal identity
10 LATIN AMERICA
Where you come from is just as important as where yoursquore going With IFSA yoursquoll be part of a community with a shared sense of belonging that persists beyond your time abroad In a world where opportunity is not evenly distributed wersquove tailored everything we do from financial aid to advising so people of all communities identities and abilities can navigate a future where one size doesnrsquot fit all WELCOME ABROAD
Photo by IFSA student Sara Asprilla Universidad Nacional Spring 2019
YOU BELONG HERE
LATIN AMERICA 11
BEING BLACK AND MUSLIM IN LONDONBy Rachel Godfrey
Queen Mary University of London Fall 2017
3 TIPS FOR WOMEN TRAVELING IN INDIABy Grace Carson
The City The River The Sacred Fall 2017
TRAVELING WHILE TRANSGENDERBy Sketch Ree Mead
NUI Galway Fall 2017
FACING DISABILITIES ABROADBy Bethany Catlin
Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ABROADBy Brandon Barry
University of Auckland Spring 2017
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT ABROADBy Carolyn Iduh
Queen Mary University of London Spring 2018
UNPACKED STUDENT STORIESRead about studentsrsquo experiences on the UNPACKED Student Stories
section of the IFSA website IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked Yoursquoll find stories from recent and current students abroad covering a range of
searchable topics Some examples of stories you might enjoy include
12 LATIN AMERICA
We believe that study abroad is within reach for every student so wersquore committed to helping you identify funding sources We can assist you with your financial aid transfer and we offer a wide range of scholarships and grants to help defray the cost of studying abroad
FINANCIAL AIDPell Grants Stafford Loans and PLUS loans can apply to your IFSA program College grants and scholarships Perkins Loans state grants and loans and 529 plans may also be used for study abroad but yoursquoll need to ask your home campus financial aid office about their policies for transferring these types of aid
SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available to any student enrolled in a summer semester or full-year IFSA program See our complete list and full details online at IFSA-Butlerorgscholarships
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS AWARD
IFSA Scholarships Any IFSA Program $500 for summer$1500 for semester$2500 for full year
IFSA Diversity Scholarship Any IFSA Program Student must be high need andor member of an underrepresented group
$1250 for summer$5000 for semester$1000 for year
First-Generation Scholar Any IFSA Program Student must be a first-generation college student
Up to $2500 with special awards available for certain programs
Fill the GAP Program Student saves money prior to study abroad
Matching scholarship up to $1000
AFFORDYOURJOURNEY
Photo by IFSA student Hannah Dresdner Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2011
LATIN AMERICA 13
FUNDING SOLUTIONSWORK-TO-STUDY GRANT PROGRAMGain valuable work experience and earn spending money while you are abroad With the Work-to-Study Grant students complete projects for IFSA in exchange for a stipend between $300 and $1000 depending on the scope and involvement of the projects completed
These grant opportunities are available to all students with special consideration to those already on Federal Work-Study at their home campus Work-to-Study positions are determined by current and frequently changing project needs at IFSA but could include Content Marketing | Diversity and Inclusion Support | Peer Advising | Photography | Social Media | Videography
IFSA GRANTSGuaranteed GrantsIFSA offers numerous grants specific to certain programs or countries See the Afford Your Journey section at IFSA-Butlerorg for complete details Guaranteed Grants up to $2000 are available in 2019-2020 for qualified programs inEngland | Israel | Italy | Spain | Sri Lanka
IFSA State School GrantDo you attend a state school Take advantage of the IFSA State School Grant a $2000 grant for any IFSA semester program The grant will be applied to the overall tuitionhousing costs during billing There is no application process state school students (including community college students) automatically receive the discount
SAVINGS PROGRAMSFill the GAP ProgramTake part in Fill the GAP (Global Account Program) and get a head start by saving early for your IFSA program Use this savings account to gather contributions from friends and family and IFSA will match up to $1000 of your savings See IFSA-Butlerorg for enrollment information and deadlines
UpFront Advance ProgramIFSArsquos UpFront Advance Program allows you to bill certain fees to your IFSA student account You can then pay these expenses with financial aid or with our monthly payment option
VETERANS BENEFITSIf you are a recipient of the Post-911 GI Bill you may use your tuition benefits for study abroad This process can differ among US colleges and universities so you will want to start the conversation early with your home campus study abroad office to determine the best billing procedure for your institution
14 ARGENTINA
iexclHOLA
ARGENTINAFROM
One of the most unique cultures in South America Argentina is one that melds sophisticated European influence with Argentine passion
Countless cultural attractions are available to you in Argentina
and fantastic travel opportunities await as well Spend time in
Buenos Aires often called the Paris of the Americas where you
can explore numerous bookstores and sidewalk cafeacutes or learn
the countryrsquos famous dance the tango Buenos Aires is where
European influence meets Latin American culture
With the mighty Andes mountains to the west Argentina
offers a vast geography to explore In Argentinarsquos Patagonia
National Park you can experience miles of hiking trails
and canyons as well as archaeological sites and ancient
rock art You can explore the wineries in Mendoza or visit
Salta a historic city in the northwest Or view glaciers
and waterfalls unlike anywhere else Argentina awaits
Patricio OrsquoDwyerResident Director
Daniel PeiroAssistant Director
Esteban AvalosProgram Assistant
Romina BermanAcademic Advisor
Mariacutea del Carmen ArnaizHuman Rights Learning Community Coordinator
Celina DemarchiSummer Program Assistant
Clara KrigerCinema Learning Community Coordinator
Griselda LopezAcademic Advisor
Diego PellerAcademic Coordinator
Victoria PicchettiCustom Programs and Academic Advisor
Dariacuteo SteimbergAcademic Advisor
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
ARGENTINA 15
16 ARGENTINA
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
ARGENTINA
ARGENTINA 17
SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA 19
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
COSTA RICA
MEacuteRIDA
SANTIAGO
HAVANA
VALPARAIacuteSO ampVINtildeA DEL MAR
MEXICO
CUBA
HEREDIA
PERU
LIMA
CHILE
ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES
LATIN AMERICA 3
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
4 LATIN AMERICA
EXPLOREMOREThe IFSA experience isnrsquot about simply seeing a new culturemdashitrsquos about living one The discoveries you make along the way can be unexpected and you might find it surprising how much your education can feel like an adventure Whether you are navigating a new city or trying a new food you will be exploring culture in everything you do EMBRACE THE JOURNEY
THE VALUE OF AN IFSA PROGRAMWe believe in transparency especially when it comes to your study abroad investment We take a ldquototal cost of attendancerdquo approach that will help you and your family plan for expenses reasonably and honestly Your IFSA experience includes
bull No application fees
bull Excursions and co-curricular trips in your host city or country
bull On-site orientation to get familiar with your surroundings the culture and the academic system
bull Comprehensive medical insurance
bull Two copies of your transcript with credits already converted to the US system
bull Academic tutor (Latin America programs)
bull 247 health and safety support
bull On-site IFSA personnel to assist with academic personal and professional goals
bull Access to a global network of professionals and educators
bull Signature Exploring Community amp Culturetrade in a Global Context class scholarships
5
YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOUrdquo
My study abroad EXPERIENCE influenced my PROFESSIONAL
career in terms of both TEACHING and
RESEARCH and I advise all my STUDENTS
to study in a Spanish-speaking
country
ldquo
KOICHI HAGIMOTOASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SPANISH
WELLESLEY COLLEGEIFSA ALUM 2003
MENDOZA ARGENTINA PROGRAM
Photo by David Molinaro
6 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Your needs drive our innovation And thatrsquos why wersquore always evaluating even as we push ourselves to do more We consider your best-fit program from every angle helping you identify what you need to ensure your experience supports your academic professional and personal goals TOGETHER WErsquoRE GOING PLACES
ALWAYSFORWARD
MAP YOUR JOURNEY ABROADYou need to stay on your path to graduation while studying abroad This may mean taking specific classes to meet your degree requirements CHART powered by IFSA helps you do just that
Need to take Advanced Creative Writing Perhaps you need a Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer class CHART will provide you with multiple options depending on the IFSA programs your school preapproves
Peruse more than 10000 classes already taken by students in IFSA programs over the last three years with new classes added frequently You can view class outlines reading lists and syllabi and you may be able to see which class your school considers as the class equivalent
Start your journey today by taking a direct path to CHART at IFSA-ButlerorgCHART
CURRICULUM HUB AN ACADEMIC RESOURCE TOOL
LATIN AMERICA 7
World-class Academics On an IFSA program you will find the highest quality classes taught by professors dedicated to
providing challenging and rewarding courses along with the academic support you need
Unparalleled Support From start to finish we will guide you throughout the process You will have academic and personal mentors to assist with program choice application travel cultural acclimation
language acquisition class registration academic issues health and safety and everything in between
Real-world Experience IFSA is prepared to help you round out your classroom experience with hands-on opportunities such as internships directed research student teaching community-
based learning or volunteering Our unparalleled network of professionals across the globe is ready to support you
Engaged Citizenship Anyone can be a tourist in a foreign country Use our broad network to engage in the community build competencies communicating across cultures and develop
yourself as a citizen of the world
Non-Profit Educational Organization We invest every dollar into providing a high-quality academic and cultural
experience with the support services you need
Photo by IFSA student Gabriel Halperin-GoldsteinMendoza Universities ProgramFall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Claudia Koechell AUPmdashHuman Rights GenocideSpring 2018
THE IFSA DIFFERENCEYour success is our success Whatever your future aspirations may be we will
help you find the perfect study abroad program to help achieve your goals
8 LATIN AMERICA
The IFSA experience is about creating serious momentum for the professional yoursquore becoming The lessons you learn will pay rewards throughout your career and life Yoursquoll enhance your education with opportunities to participate in internships research and service projects while staying on track to earn your degree And the connections you build will last a lifetime adding another dimension to your personal story YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOU
GREATER RETURNS
LATIN AMERICA 9
INTERNSHIPS ABROADImmerse yourself in the professional culture of another country while establishing an international network of colleagues and demonstrating your ability to navigate a global
multicultural business world
DIRECTED RESEARCHWith the help of a faculty guide you will create a research project that will serve as a tangible and meaningful product that showcases your commitment to your academic topic
STUDENT TEACHINGAs a future educator you will encounter an increasingly diverse student population in
the classroom Showcase your ability to work with students from different cultures by conducting student teaching in a global setting
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESCommunity-based learning opportunities carry academic credit while providing a chance for active involvement in your host community Placements are possible in NGOs nonprofits community organizations schools and government agencies
VOLUNTEERGive back to your adopted community abroad through meaningful work as
a volunteer Opportunities are available in a wide variety of interests with activities ranging from a single-day project to a commitment for an entire
semester
JOIN A COMMUNITYWondering how you might make friends and actually feel like a local Every
IFSA program gives students the opportunity to engage in a community of their choosing Whether through an on-campus club or a group based in
the wider host community IFSA programs facilitate true integration with the culture
EXAMINE COMMUNITY IDENTITY Our exclusive Exploring Community amp Culturetrade (CampC) course
offers you the opportunity to experience your host city in a way most visitors never can This 3-credit option fosters intercultural dialogue and a greater understanding of global society Some
programs offer an on-site class while students in other locations can join a global cohort of other IFSA students worldwide by
taking the class online Using your host city as your laboratory you will experience and examine cultural and personal identity
10 LATIN AMERICA
Where you come from is just as important as where yoursquore going With IFSA yoursquoll be part of a community with a shared sense of belonging that persists beyond your time abroad In a world where opportunity is not evenly distributed wersquove tailored everything we do from financial aid to advising so people of all communities identities and abilities can navigate a future where one size doesnrsquot fit all WELCOME ABROAD
Photo by IFSA student Sara Asprilla Universidad Nacional Spring 2019
YOU BELONG HERE
LATIN AMERICA 11
BEING BLACK AND MUSLIM IN LONDONBy Rachel Godfrey
Queen Mary University of London Fall 2017
3 TIPS FOR WOMEN TRAVELING IN INDIABy Grace Carson
The City The River The Sacred Fall 2017
TRAVELING WHILE TRANSGENDERBy Sketch Ree Mead
NUI Galway Fall 2017
FACING DISABILITIES ABROADBy Bethany Catlin
Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ABROADBy Brandon Barry
University of Auckland Spring 2017
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT ABROADBy Carolyn Iduh
Queen Mary University of London Spring 2018
UNPACKED STUDENT STORIESRead about studentsrsquo experiences on the UNPACKED Student Stories
section of the IFSA website IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked Yoursquoll find stories from recent and current students abroad covering a range of
searchable topics Some examples of stories you might enjoy include
12 LATIN AMERICA
We believe that study abroad is within reach for every student so wersquore committed to helping you identify funding sources We can assist you with your financial aid transfer and we offer a wide range of scholarships and grants to help defray the cost of studying abroad
FINANCIAL AIDPell Grants Stafford Loans and PLUS loans can apply to your IFSA program College grants and scholarships Perkins Loans state grants and loans and 529 plans may also be used for study abroad but yoursquoll need to ask your home campus financial aid office about their policies for transferring these types of aid
SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available to any student enrolled in a summer semester or full-year IFSA program See our complete list and full details online at IFSA-Butlerorgscholarships
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS AWARD
IFSA Scholarships Any IFSA Program $500 for summer$1500 for semester$2500 for full year
IFSA Diversity Scholarship Any IFSA Program Student must be high need andor member of an underrepresented group
$1250 for summer$5000 for semester$1000 for year
First-Generation Scholar Any IFSA Program Student must be a first-generation college student
Up to $2500 with special awards available for certain programs
Fill the GAP Program Student saves money prior to study abroad
Matching scholarship up to $1000
AFFORDYOURJOURNEY
Photo by IFSA student Hannah Dresdner Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2011
LATIN AMERICA 13
FUNDING SOLUTIONSWORK-TO-STUDY GRANT PROGRAMGain valuable work experience and earn spending money while you are abroad With the Work-to-Study Grant students complete projects for IFSA in exchange for a stipend between $300 and $1000 depending on the scope and involvement of the projects completed
These grant opportunities are available to all students with special consideration to those already on Federal Work-Study at their home campus Work-to-Study positions are determined by current and frequently changing project needs at IFSA but could include Content Marketing | Diversity and Inclusion Support | Peer Advising | Photography | Social Media | Videography
IFSA GRANTSGuaranteed GrantsIFSA offers numerous grants specific to certain programs or countries See the Afford Your Journey section at IFSA-Butlerorg for complete details Guaranteed Grants up to $2000 are available in 2019-2020 for qualified programs inEngland | Israel | Italy | Spain | Sri Lanka
IFSA State School GrantDo you attend a state school Take advantage of the IFSA State School Grant a $2000 grant for any IFSA semester program The grant will be applied to the overall tuitionhousing costs during billing There is no application process state school students (including community college students) automatically receive the discount
SAVINGS PROGRAMSFill the GAP ProgramTake part in Fill the GAP (Global Account Program) and get a head start by saving early for your IFSA program Use this savings account to gather contributions from friends and family and IFSA will match up to $1000 of your savings See IFSA-Butlerorg for enrollment information and deadlines
UpFront Advance ProgramIFSArsquos UpFront Advance Program allows you to bill certain fees to your IFSA student account You can then pay these expenses with financial aid or with our monthly payment option
VETERANS BENEFITSIf you are a recipient of the Post-911 GI Bill you may use your tuition benefits for study abroad This process can differ among US colleges and universities so you will want to start the conversation early with your home campus study abroad office to determine the best billing procedure for your institution
14 ARGENTINA
iexclHOLA
ARGENTINAFROM
One of the most unique cultures in South America Argentina is one that melds sophisticated European influence with Argentine passion
Countless cultural attractions are available to you in Argentina
and fantastic travel opportunities await as well Spend time in
Buenos Aires often called the Paris of the Americas where you
can explore numerous bookstores and sidewalk cafeacutes or learn
the countryrsquos famous dance the tango Buenos Aires is where
European influence meets Latin American culture
With the mighty Andes mountains to the west Argentina
offers a vast geography to explore In Argentinarsquos Patagonia
National Park you can experience miles of hiking trails
and canyons as well as archaeological sites and ancient
rock art You can explore the wineries in Mendoza or visit
Salta a historic city in the northwest Or view glaciers
and waterfalls unlike anywhere else Argentina awaits
Patricio OrsquoDwyerResident Director
Daniel PeiroAssistant Director
Esteban AvalosProgram Assistant
Romina BermanAcademic Advisor
Mariacutea del Carmen ArnaizHuman Rights Learning Community Coordinator
Celina DemarchiSummer Program Assistant
Clara KrigerCinema Learning Community Coordinator
Griselda LopezAcademic Advisor
Diego PellerAcademic Coordinator
Victoria PicchettiCustom Programs and Academic Advisor
Dariacuteo SteimbergAcademic Advisor
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
ARGENTINA 15
16 ARGENTINA
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
ARGENTINA
ARGENTINA 17
SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA 19
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
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MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
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PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
4 LATIN AMERICA
EXPLOREMOREThe IFSA experience isnrsquot about simply seeing a new culturemdashitrsquos about living one The discoveries you make along the way can be unexpected and you might find it surprising how much your education can feel like an adventure Whether you are navigating a new city or trying a new food you will be exploring culture in everything you do EMBRACE THE JOURNEY
THE VALUE OF AN IFSA PROGRAMWe believe in transparency especially when it comes to your study abroad investment We take a ldquototal cost of attendancerdquo approach that will help you and your family plan for expenses reasonably and honestly Your IFSA experience includes
bull No application fees
bull Excursions and co-curricular trips in your host city or country
bull On-site orientation to get familiar with your surroundings the culture and the academic system
bull Comprehensive medical insurance
bull Two copies of your transcript with credits already converted to the US system
bull Academic tutor (Latin America programs)
bull 247 health and safety support
bull On-site IFSA personnel to assist with academic personal and professional goals
bull Access to a global network of professionals and educators
bull Signature Exploring Community amp Culturetrade in a Global Context class scholarships
5
YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOUrdquo
My study abroad EXPERIENCE influenced my PROFESSIONAL
career in terms of both TEACHING and
RESEARCH and I advise all my STUDENTS
to study in a Spanish-speaking
country
ldquo
KOICHI HAGIMOTOASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SPANISH
WELLESLEY COLLEGEIFSA ALUM 2003
MENDOZA ARGENTINA PROGRAM
Photo by David Molinaro
6 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Your needs drive our innovation And thatrsquos why wersquore always evaluating even as we push ourselves to do more We consider your best-fit program from every angle helping you identify what you need to ensure your experience supports your academic professional and personal goals TOGETHER WErsquoRE GOING PLACES
ALWAYSFORWARD
MAP YOUR JOURNEY ABROADYou need to stay on your path to graduation while studying abroad This may mean taking specific classes to meet your degree requirements CHART powered by IFSA helps you do just that
Need to take Advanced Creative Writing Perhaps you need a Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer class CHART will provide you with multiple options depending on the IFSA programs your school preapproves
Peruse more than 10000 classes already taken by students in IFSA programs over the last three years with new classes added frequently You can view class outlines reading lists and syllabi and you may be able to see which class your school considers as the class equivalent
Start your journey today by taking a direct path to CHART at IFSA-ButlerorgCHART
CURRICULUM HUB AN ACADEMIC RESOURCE TOOL
LATIN AMERICA 7
World-class Academics On an IFSA program you will find the highest quality classes taught by professors dedicated to
providing challenging and rewarding courses along with the academic support you need
Unparalleled Support From start to finish we will guide you throughout the process You will have academic and personal mentors to assist with program choice application travel cultural acclimation
language acquisition class registration academic issues health and safety and everything in between
Real-world Experience IFSA is prepared to help you round out your classroom experience with hands-on opportunities such as internships directed research student teaching community-
based learning or volunteering Our unparalleled network of professionals across the globe is ready to support you
Engaged Citizenship Anyone can be a tourist in a foreign country Use our broad network to engage in the community build competencies communicating across cultures and develop
yourself as a citizen of the world
Non-Profit Educational Organization We invest every dollar into providing a high-quality academic and cultural
experience with the support services you need
Photo by IFSA student Gabriel Halperin-GoldsteinMendoza Universities ProgramFall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Claudia Koechell AUPmdashHuman Rights GenocideSpring 2018
THE IFSA DIFFERENCEYour success is our success Whatever your future aspirations may be we will
help you find the perfect study abroad program to help achieve your goals
8 LATIN AMERICA
The IFSA experience is about creating serious momentum for the professional yoursquore becoming The lessons you learn will pay rewards throughout your career and life Yoursquoll enhance your education with opportunities to participate in internships research and service projects while staying on track to earn your degree And the connections you build will last a lifetime adding another dimension to your personal story YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOU
GREATER RETURNS
LATIN AMERICA 9
INTERNSHIPS ABROADImmerse yourself in the professional culture of another country while establishing an international network of colleagues and demonstrating your ability to navigate a global
multicultural business world
DIRECTED RESEARCHWith the help of a faculty guide you will create a research project that will serve as a tangible and meaningful product that showcases your commitment to your academic topic
STUDENT TEACHINGAs a future educator you will encounter an increasingly diverse student population in
the classroom Showcase your ability to work with students from different cultures by conducting student teaching in a global setting
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESCommunity-based learning opportunities carry academic credit while providing a chance for active involvement in your host community Placements are possible in NGOs nonprofits community organizations schools and government agencies
VOLUNTEERGive back to your adopted community abroad through meaningful work as
a volunteer Opportunities are available in a wide variety of interests with activities ranging from a single-day project to a commitment for an entire
semester
JOIN A COMMUNITYWondering how you might make friends and actually feel like a local Every
IFSA program gives students the opportunity to engage in a community of their choosing Whether through an on-campus club or a group based in
the wider host community IFSA programs facilitate true integration with the culture
EXAMINE COMMUNITY IDENTITY Our exclusive Exploring Community amp Culturetrade (CampC) course
offers you the opportunity to experience your host city in a way most visitors never can This 3-credit option fosters intercultural dialogue and a greater understanding of global society Some
programs offer an on-site class while students in other locations can join a global cohort of other IFSA students worldwide by
taking the class online Using your host city as your laboratory you will experience and examine cultural and personal identity
10 LATIN AMERICA
Where you come from is just as important as where yoursquore going With IFSA yoursquoll be part of a community with a shared sense of belonging that persists beyond your time abroad In a world where opportunity is not evenly distributed wersquove tailored everything we do from financial aid to advising so people of all communities identities and abilities can navigate a future where one size doesnrsquot fit all WELCOME ABROAD
Photo by IFSA student Sara Asprilla Universidad Nacional Spring 2019
YOU BELONG HERE
LATIN AMERICA 11
BEING BLACK AND MUSLIM IN LONDONBy Rachel Godfrey
Queen Mary University of London Fall 2017
3 TIPS FOR WOMEN TRAVELING IN INDIABy Grace Carson
The City The River The Sacred Fall 2017
TRAVELING WHILE TRANSGENDERBy Sketch Ree Mead
NUI Galway Fall 2017
FACING DISABILITIES ABROADBy Bethany Catlin
Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ABROADBy Brandon Barry
University of Auckland Spring 2017
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT ABROADBy Carolyn Iduh
Queen Mary University of London Spring 2018
UNPACKED STUDENT STORIESRead about studentsrsquo experiences on the UNPACKED Student Stories
section of the IFSA website IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked Yoursquoll find stories from recent and current students abroad covering a range of
searchable topics Some examples of stories you might enjoy include
12 LATIN AMERICA
We believe that study abroad is within reach for every student so wersquore committed to helping you identify funding sources We can assist you with your financial aid transfer and we offer a wide range of scholarships and grants to help defray the cost of studying abroad
FINANCIAL AIDPell Grants Stafford Loans and PLUS loans can apply to your IFSA program College grants and scholarships Perkins Loans state grants and loans and 529 plans may also be used for study abroad but yoursquoll need to ask your home campus financial aid office about their policies for transferring these types of aid
SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available to any student enrolled in a summer semester or full-year IFSA program See our complete list and full details online at IFSA-Butlerorgscholarships
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS AWARD
IFSA Scholarships Any IFSA Program $500 for summer$1500 for semester$2500 for full year
IFSA Diversity Scholarship Any IFSA Program Student must be high need andor member of an underrepresented group
$1250 for summer$5000 for semester$1000 for year
First-Generation Scholar Any IFSA Program Student must be a first-generation college student
Up to $2500 with special awards available for certain programs
Fill the GAP Program Student saves money prior to study abroad
Matching scholarship up to $1000
AFFORDYOURJOURNEY
Photo by IFSA student Hannah Dresdner Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2011
LATIN AMERICA 13
FUNDING SOLUTIONSWORK-TO-STUDY GRANT PROGRAMGain valuable work experience and earn spending money while you are abroad With the Work-to-Study Grant students complete projects for IFSA in exchange for a stipend between $300 and $1000 depending on the scope and involvement of the projects completed
These grant opportunities are available to all students with special consideration to those already on Federal Work-Study at their home campus Work-to-Study positions are determined by current and frequently changing project needs at IFSA but could include Content Marketing | Diversity and Inclusion Support | Peer Advising | Photography | Social Media | Videography
IFSA GRANTSGuaranteed GrantsIFSA offers numerous grants specific to certain programs or countries See the Afford Your Journey section at IFSA-Butlerorg for complete details Guaranteed Grants up to $2000 are available in 2019-2020 for qualified programs inEngland | Israel | Italy | Spain | Sri Lanka
IFSA State School GrantDo you attend a state school Take advantage of the IFSA State School Grant a $2000 grant for any IFSA semester program The grant will be applied to the overall tuitionhousing costs during billing There is no application process state school students (including community college students) automatically receive the discount
SAVINGS PROGRAMSFill the GAP ProgramTake part in Fill the GAP (Global Account Program) and get a head start by saving early for your IFSA program Use this savings account to gather contributions from friends and family and IFSA will match up to $1000 of your savings See IFSA-Butlerorg for enrollment information and deadlines
UpFront Advance ProgramIFSArsquos UpFront Advance Program allows you to bill certain fees to your IFSA student account You can then pay these expenses with financial aid or with our monthly payment option
VETERANS BENEFITSIf you are a recipient of the Post-911 GI Bill you may use your tuition benefits for study abroad This process can differ among US colleges and universities so you will want to start the conversation early with your home campus study abroad office to determine the best billing procedure for your institution
14 ARGENTINA
iexclHOLA
ARGENTINAFROM
One of the most unique cultures in South America Argentina is one that melds sophisticated European influence with Argentine passion
Countless cultural attractions are available to you in Argentina
and fantastic travel opportunities await as well Spend time in
Buenos Aires often called the Paris of the Americas where you
can explore numerous bookstores and sidewalk cafeacutes or learn
the countryrsquos famous dance the tango Buenos Aires is where
European influence meets Latin American culture
With the mighty Andes mountains to the west Argentina
offers a vast geography to explore In Argentinarsquos Patagonia
National Park you can experience miles of hiking trails
and canyons as well as archaeological sites and ancient
rock art You can explore the wineries in Mendoza or visit
Salta a historic city in the northwest Or view glaciers
and waterfalls unlike anywhere else Argentina awaits
Patricio OrsquoDwyerResident Director
Daniel PeiroAssistant Director
Esteban AvalosProgram Assistant
Romina BermanAcademic Advisor
Mariacutea del Carmen ArnaizHuman Rights Learning Community Coordinator
Celina DemarchiSummer Program Assistant
Clara KrigerCinema Learning Community Coordinator
Griselda LopezAcademic Advisor
Diego PellerAcademic Coordinator
Victoria PicchettiCustom Programs and Academic Advisor
Dariacuteo SteimbergAcademic Advisor
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
ARGENTINA 15
16 ARGENTINA
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
ARGENTINA
ARGENTINA 17
SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
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BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
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Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
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GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
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VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
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VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
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Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
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Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
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NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
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YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOUrdquo
My study abroad EXPERIENCE influenced my PROFESSIONAL
career in terms of both TEACHING and
RESEARCH and I advise all my STUDENTS
to study in a Spanish-speaking
country
ldquo
KOICHI HAGIMOTOASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SPANISH
WELLESLEY COLLEGEIFSA ALUM 2003
MENDOZA ARGENTINA PROGRAM
Photo by David Molinaro
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Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Your needs drive our innovation And thatrsquos why wersquore always evaluating even as we push ourselves to do more We consider your best-fit program from every angle helping you identify what you need to ensure your experience supports your academic professional and personal goals TOGETHER WErsquoRE GOING PLACES
ALWAYSFORWARD
MAP YOUR JOURNEY ABROADYou need to stay on your path to graduation while studying abroad This may mean taking specific classes to meet your degree requirements CHART powered by IFSA helps you do just that
Need to take Advanced Creative Writing Perhaps you need a Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer class CHART will provide you with multiple options depending on the IFSA programs your school preapproves
Peruse more than 10000 classes already taken by students in IFSA programs over the last three years with new classes added frequently You can view class outlines reading lists and syllabi and you may be able to see which class your school considers as the class equivalent
Start your journey today by taking a direct path to CHART at IFSA-ButlerorgCHART
CURRICULUM HUB AN ACADEMIC RESOURCE TOOL
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World-class Academics On an IFSA program you will find the highest quality classes taught by professors dedicated to
providing challenging and rewarding courses along with the academic support you need
Unparalleled Support From start to finish we will guide you throughout the process You will have academic and personal mentors to assist with program choice application travel cultural acclimation
language acquisition class registration academic issues health and safety and everything in between
Real-world Experience IFSA is prepared to help you round out your classroom experience with hands-on opportunities such as internships directed research student teaching community-
based learning or volunteering Our unparalleled network of professionals across the globe is ready to support you
Engaged Citizenship Anyone can be a tourist in a foreign country Use our broad network to engage in the community build competencies communicating across cultures and develop
yourself as a citizen of the world
Non-Profit Educational Organization We invest every dollar into providing a high-quality academic and cultural
experience with the support services you need
Photo by IFSA student Gabriel Halperin-GoldsteinMendoza Universities ProgramFall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Claudia Koechell AUPmdashHuman Rights GenocideSpring 2018
THE IFSA DIFFERENCEYour success is our success Whatever your future aspirations may be we will
help you find the perfect study abroad program to help achieve your goals
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The IFSA experience is about creating serious momentum for the professional yoursquore becoming The lessons you learn will pay rewards throughout your career and life Yoursquoll enhance your education with opportunities to participate in internships research and service projects while staying on track to earn your degree And the connections you build will last a lifetime adding another dimension to your personal story YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOU
GREATER RETURNS
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INTERNSHIPS ABROADImmerse yourself in the professional culture of another country while establishing an international network of colleagues and demonstrating your ability to navigate a global
multicultural business world
DIRECTED RESEARCHWith the help of a faculty guide you will create a research project that will serve as a tangible and meaningful product that showcases your commitment to your academic topic
STUDENT TEACHINGAs a future educator you will encounter an increasingly diverse student population in
the classroom Showcase your ability to work with students from different cultures by conducting student teaching in a global setting
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESCommunity-based learning opportunities carry academic credit while providing a chance for active involvement in your host community Placements are possible in NGOs nonprofits community organizations schools and government agencies
VOLUNTEERGive back to your adopted community abroad through meaningful work as
a volunteer Opportunities are available in a wide variety of interests with activities ranging from a single-day project to a commitment for an entire
semester
JOIN A COMMUNITYWondering how you might make friends and actually feel like a local Every
IFSA program gives students the opportunity to engage in a community of their choosing Whether through an on-campus club or a group based in
the wider host community IFSA programs facilitate true integration with the culture
EXAMINE COMMUNITY IDENTITY Our exclusive Exploring Community amp Culturetrade (CampC) course
offers you the opportunity to experience your host city in a way most visitors never can This 3-credit option fosters intercultural dialogue and a greater understanding of global society Some
programs offer an on-site class while students in other locations can join a global cohort of other IFSA students worldwide by
taking the class online Using your host city as your laboratory you will experience and examine cultural and personal identity
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Where you come from is just as important as where yoursquore going With IFSA yoursquoll be part of a community with a shared sense of belonging that persists beyond your time abroad In a world where opportunity is not evenly distributed wersquove tailored everything we do from financial aid to advising so people of all communities identities and abilities can navigate a future where one size doesnrsquot fit all WELCOME ABROAD
Photo by IFSA student Sara Asprilla Universidad Nacional Spring 2019
YOU BELONG HERE
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BEING BLACK AND MUSLIM IN LONDONBy Rachel Godfrey
Queen Mary University of London Fall 2017
3 TIPS FOR WOMEN TRAVELING IN INDIABy Grace Carson
The City The River The Sacred Fall 2017
TRAVELING WHILE TRANSGENDERBy Sketch Ree Mead
NUI Galway Fall 2017
FACING DISABILITIES ABROADBy Bethany Catlin
Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ABROADBy Brandon Barry
University of Auckland Spring 2017
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT ABROADBy Carolyn Iduh
Queen Mary University of London Spring 2018
UNPACKED STUDENT STORIESRead about studentsrsquo experiences on the UNPACKED Student Stories
section of the IFSA website IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked Yoursquoll find stories from recent and current students abroad covering a range of
searchable topics Some examples of stories you might enjoy include
12 LATIN AMERICA
We believe that study abroad is within reach for every student so wersquore committed to helping you identify funding sources We can assist you with your financial aid transfer and we offer a wide range of scholarships and grants to help defray the cost of studying abroad
FINANCIAL AIDPell Grants Stafford Loans and PLUS loans can apply to your IFSA program College grants and scholarships Perkins Loans state grants and loans and 529 plans may also be used for study abroad but yoursquoll need to ask your home campus financial aid office about their policies for transferring these types of aid
SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available to any student enrolled in a summer semester or full-year IFSA program See our complete list and full details online at IFSA-Butlerorgscholarships
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS AWARD
IFSA Scholarships Any IFSA Program $500 for summer$1500 for semester$2500 for full year
IFSA Diversity Scholarship Any IFSA Program Student must be high need andor member of an underrepresented group
$1250 for summer$5000 for semester$1000 for year
First-Generation Scholar Any IFSA Program Student must be a first-generation college student
Up to $2500 with special awards available for certain programs
Fill the GAP Program Student saves money prior to study abroad
Matching scholarship up to $1000
AFFORDYOURJOURNEY
Photo by IFSA student Hannah Dresdner Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2011
LATIN AMERICA 13
FUNDING SOLUTIONSWORK-TO-STUDY GRANT PROGRAMGain valuable work experience and earn spending money while you are abroad With the Work-to-Study Grant students complete projects for IFSA in exchange for a stipend between $300 and $1000 depending on the scope and involvement of the projects completed
These grant opportunities are available to all students with special consideration to those already on Federal Work-Study at their home campus Work-to-Study positions are determined by current and frequently changing project needs at IFSA but could include Content Marketing | Diversity and Inclusion Support | Peer Advising | Photography | Social Media | Videography
IFSA GRANTSGuaranteed GrantsIFSA offers numerous grants specific to certain programs or countries See the Afford Your Journey section at IFSA-Butlerorg for complete details Guaranteed Grants up to $2000 are available in 2019-2020 for qualified programs inEngland | Israel | Italy | Spain | Sri Lanka
IFSA State School GrantDo you attend a state school Take advantage of the IFSA State School Grant a $2000 grant for any IFSA semester program The grant will be applied to the overall tuitionhousing costs during billing There is no application process state school students (including community college students) automatically receive the discount
SAVINGS PROGRAMSFill the GAP ProgramTake part in Fill the GAP (Global Account Program) and get a head start by saving early for your IFSA program Use this savings account to gather contributions from friends and family and IFSA will match up to $1000 of your savings See IFSA-Butlerorg for enrollment information and deadlines
UpFront Advance ProgramIFSArsquos UpFront Advance Program allows you to bill certain fees to your IFSA student account You can then pay these expenses with financial aid or with our monthly payment option
VETERANS BENEFITSIf you are a recipient of the Post-911 GI Bill you may use your tuition benefits for study abroad This process can differ among US colleges and universities so you will want to start the conversation early with your home campus study abroad office to determine the best billing procedure for your institution
14 ARGENTINA
iexclHOLA
ARGENTINAFROM
One of the most unique cultures in South America Argentina is one that melds sophisticated European influence with Argentine passion
Countless cultural attractions are available to you in Argentina
and fantastic travel opportunities await as well Spend time in
Buenos Aires often called the Paris of the Americas where you
can explore numerous bookstores and sidewalk cafeacutes or learn
the countryrsquos famous dance the tango Buenos Aires is where
European influence meets Latin American culture
With the mighty Andes mountains to the west Argentina
offers a vast geography to explore In Argentinarsquos Patagonia
National Park you can experience miles of hiking trails
and canyons as well as archaeological sites and ancient
rock art You can explore the wineries in Mendoza or visit
Salta a historic city in the northwest Or view glaciers
and waterfalls unlike anywhere else Argentina awaits
Patricio OrsquoDwyerResident Director
Daniel PeiroAssistant Director
Esteban AvalosProgram Assistant
Romina BermanAcademic Advisor
Mariacutea del Carmen ArnaizHuman Rights Learning Community Coordinator
Celina DemarchiSummer Program Assistant
Clara KrigerCinema Learning Community Coordinator
Griselda LopezAcademic Advisor
Diego PellerAcademic Coordinator
Victoria PicchettiCustom Programs and Academic Advisor
Dariacuteo SteimbergAcademic Advisor
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
ARGENTINA 15
16 ARGENTINA
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
ARGENTINA
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SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA 19
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
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Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
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PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
6 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Your needs drive our innovation And thatrsquos why wersquore always evaluating even as we push ourselves to do more We consider your best-fit program from every angle helping you identify what you need to ensure your experience supports your academic professional and personal goals TOGETHER WErsquoRE GOING PLACES
ALWAYSFORWARD
MAP YOUR JOURNEY ABROADYou need to stay on your path to graduation while studying abroad This may mean taking specific classes to meet your degree requirements CHART powered by IFSA helps you do just that
Need to take Advanced Creative Writing Perhaps you need a Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer class CHART will provide you with multiple options depending on the IFSA programs your school preapproves
Peruse more than 10000 classes already taken by students in IFSA programs over the last three years with new classes added frequently You can view class outlines reading lists and syllabi and you may be able to see which class your school considers as the class equivalent
Start your journey today by taking a direct path to CHART at IFSA-ButlerorgCHART
CURRICULUM HUB AN ACADEMIC RESOURCE TOOL
LATIN AMERICA 7
World-class Academics On an IFSA program you will find the highest quality classes taught by professors dedicated to
providing challenging and rewarding courses along with the academic support you need
Unparalleled Support From start to finish we will guide you throughout the process You will have academic and personal mentors to assist with program choice application travel cultural acclimation
language acquisition class registration academic issues health and safety and everything in between
Real-world Experience IFSA is prepared to help you round out your classroom experience with hands-on opportunities such as internships directed research student teaching community-
based learning or volunteering Our unparalleled network of professionals across the globe is ready to support you
Engaged Citizenship Anyone can be a tourist in a foreign country Use our broad network to engage in the community build competencies communicating across cultures and develop
yourself as a citizen of the world
Non-Profit Educational Organization We invest every dollar into providing a high-quality academic and cultural
experience with the support services you need
Photo by IFSA student Gabriel Halperin-GoldsteinMendoza Universities ProgramFall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Claudia Koechell AUPmdashHuman Rights GenocideSpring 2018
THE IFSA DIFFERENCEYour success is our success Whatever your future aspirations may be we will
help you find the perfect study abroad program to help achieve your goals
8 LATIN AMERICA
The IFSA experience is about creating serious momentum for the professional yoursquore becoming The lessons you learn will pay rewards throughout your career and life Yoursquoll enhance your education with opportunities to participate in internships research and service projects while staying on track to earn your degree And the connections you build will last a lifetime adding another dimension to your personal story YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOU
GREATER RETURNS
LATIN AMERICA 9
INTERNSHIPS ABROADImmerse yourself in the professional culture of another country while establishing an international network of colleagues and demonstrating your ability to navigate a global
multicultural business world
DIRECTED RESEARCHWith the help of a faculty guide you will create a research project that will serve as a tangible and meaningful product that showcases your commitment to your academic topic
STUDENT TEACHINGAs a future educator you will encounter an increasingly diverse student population in
the classroom Showcase your ability to work with students from different cultures by conducting student teaching in a global setting
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESCommunity-based learning opportunities carry academic credit while providing a chance for active involvement in your host community Placements are possible in NGOs nonprofits community organizations schools and government agencies
VOLUNTEERGive back to your adopted community abroad through meaningful work as
a volunteer Opportunities are available in a wide variety of interests with activities ranging from a single-day project to a commitment for an entire
semester
JOIN A COMMUNITYWondering how you might make friends and actually feel like a local Every
IFSA program gives students the opportunity to engage in a community of their choosing Whether through an on-campus club or a group based in
the wider host community IFSA programs facilitate true integration with the culture
EXAMINE COMMUNITY IDENTITY Our exclusive Exploring Community amp Culturetrade (CampC) course
offers you the opportunity to experience your host city in a way most visitors never can This 3-credit option fosters intercultural dialogue and a greater understanding of global society Some
programs offer an on-site class while students in other locations can join a global cohort of other IFSA students worldwide by
taking the class online Using your host city as your laboratory you will experience and examine cultural and personal identity
10 LATIN AMERICA
Where you come from is just as important as where yoursquore going With IFSA yoursquoll be part of a community with a shared sense of belonging that persists beyond your time abroad In a world where opportunity is not evenly distributed wersquove tailored everything we do from financial aid to advising so people of all communities identities and abilities can navigate a future where one size doesnrsquot fit all WELCOME ABROAD
Photo by IFSA student Sara Asprilla Universidad Nacional Spring 2019
YOU BELONG HERE
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BEING BLACK AND MUSLIM IN LONDONBy Rachel Godfrey
Queen Mary University of London Fall 2017
3 TIPS FOR WOMEN TRAVELING IN INDIABy Grace Carson
The City The River The Sacred Fall 2017
TRAVELING WHILE TRANSGENDERBy Sketch Ree Mead
NUI Galway Fall 2017
FACING DISABILITIES ABROADBy Bethany Catlin
Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ABROADBy Brandon Barry
University of Auckland Spring 2017
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT ABROADBy Carolyn Iduh
Queen Mary University of London Spring 2018
UNPACKED STUDENT STORIESRead about studentsrsquo experiences on the UNPACKED Student Stories
section of the IFSA website IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked Yoursquoll find stories from recent and current students abroad covering a range of
searchable topics Some examples of stories you might enjoy include
12 LATIN AMERICA
We believe that study abroad is within reach for every student so wersquore committed to helping you identify funding sources We can assist you with your financial aid transfer and we offer a wide range of scholarships and grants to help defray the cost of studying abroad
FINANCIAL AIDPell Grants Stafford Loans and PLUS loans can apply to your IFSA program College grants and scholarships Perkins Loans state grants and loans and 529 plans may also be used for study abroad but yoursquoll need to ask your home campus financial aid office about their policies for transferring these types of aid
SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available to any student enrolled in a summer semester or full-year IFSA program See our complete list and full details online at IFSA-Butlerorgscholarships
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS AWARD
IFSA Scholarships Any IFSA Program $500 for summer$1500 for semester$2500 for full year
IFSA Diversity Scholarship Any IFSA Program Student must be high need andor member of an underrepresented group
$1250 for summer$5000 for semester$1000 for year
First-Generation Scholar Any IFSA Program Student must be a first-generation college student
Up to $2500 with special awards available for certain programs
Fill the GAP Program Student saves money prior to study abroad
Matching scholarship up to $1000
AFFORDYOURJOURNEY
Photo by IFSA student Hannah Dresdner Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2011
LATIN AMERICA 13
FUNDING SOLUTIONSWORK-TO-STUDY GRANT PROGRAMGain valuable work experience and earn spending money while you are abroad With the Work-to-Study Grant students complete projects for IFSA in exchange for a stipend between $300 and $1000 depending on the scope and involvement of the projects completed
These grant opportunities are available to all students with special consideration to those already on Federal Work-Study at their home campus Work-to-Study positions are determined by current and frequently changing project needs at IFSA but could include Content Marketing | Diversity and Inclusion Support | Peer Advising | Photography | Social Media | Videography
IFSA GRANTSGuaranteed GrantsIFSA offers numerous grants specific to certain programs or countries See the Afford Your Journey section at IFSA-Butlerorg for complete details Guaranteed Grants up to $2000 are available in 2019-2020 for qualified programs inEngland | Israel | Italy | Spain | Sri Lanka
IFSA State School GrantDo you attend a state school Take advantage of the IFSA State School Grant a $2000 grant for any IFSA semester program The grant will be applied to the overall tuitionhousing costs during billing There is no application process state school students (including community college students) automatically receive the discount
SAVINGS PROGRAMSFill the GAP ProgramTake part in Fill the GAP (Global Account Program) and get a head start by saving early for your IFSA program Use this savings account to gather contributions from friends and family and IFSA will match up to $1000 of your savings See IFSA-Butlerorg for enrollment information and deadlines
UpFront Advance ProgramIFSArsquos UpFront Advance Program allows you to bill certain fees to your IFSA student account You can then pay these expenses with financial aid or with our monthly payment option
VETERANS BENEFITSIf you are a recipient of the Post-911 GI Bill you may use your tuition benefits for study abroad This process can differ among US colleges and universities so you will want to start the conversation early with your home campus study abroad office to determine the best billing procedure for your institution
14 ARGENTINA
iexclHOLA
ARGENTINAFROM
One of the most unique cultures in South America Argentina is one that melds sophisticated European influence with Argentine passion
Countless cultural attractions are available to you in Argentina
and fantastic travel opportunities await as well Spend time in
Buenos Aires often called the Paris of the Americas where you
can explore numerous bookstores and sidewalk cafeacutes or learn
the countryrsquos famous dance the tango Buenos Aires is where
European influence meets Latin American culture
With the mighty Andes mountains to the west Argentina
offers a vast geography to explore In Argentinarsquos Patagonia
National Park you can experience miles of hiking trails
and canyons as well as archaeological sites and ancient
rock art You can explore the wineries in Mendoza or visit
Salta a historic city in the northwest Or view glaciers
and waterfalls unlike anywhere else Argentina awaits
Patricio OrsquoDwyerResident Director
Daniel PeiroAssistant Director
Esteban AvalosProgram Assistant
Romina BermanAcademic Advisor
Mariacutea del Carmen ArnaizHuman Rights Learning Community Coordinator
Celina DemarchiSummer Program Assistant
Clara KrigerCinema Learning Community Coordinator
Griselda LopezAcademic Advisor
Diego PellerAcademic Coordinator
Victoria PicchettiCustom Programs and Academic Advisor
Dariacuteo SteimbergAcademic Advisor
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
ARGENTINA 15
16 ARGENTINA
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
ARGENTINA
ARGENTINA 17
SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA 19
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
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Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
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World-class Academics On an IFSA program you will find the highest quality classes taught by professors dedicated to
providing challenging and rewarding courses along with the academic support you need
Unparalleled Support From start to finish we will guide you throughout the process You will have academic and personal mentors to assist with program choice application travel cultural acclimation
language acquisition class registration academic issues health and safety and everything in between
Real-world Experience IFSA is prepared to help you round out your classroom experience with hands-on opportunities such as internships directed research student teaching community-
based learning or volunteering Our unparalleled network of professionals across the globe is ready to support you
Engaged Citizenship Anyone can be a tourist in a foreign country Use our broad network to engage in the community build competencies communicating across cultures and develop
yourself as a citizen of the world
Non-Profit Educational Organization We invest every dollar into providing a high-quality academic and cultural
experience with the support services you need
Photo by IFSA student Gabriel Halperin-GoldsteinMendoza Universities ProgramFall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Claudia Koechell AUPmdashHuman Rights GenocideSpring 2018
THE IFSA DIFFERENCEYour success is our success Whatever your future aspirations may be we will
help you find the perfect study abroad program to help achieve your goals
8 LATIN AMERICA
The IFSA experience is about creating serious momentum for the professional yoursquore becoming The lessons you learn will pay rewards throughout your career and life Yoursquoll enhance your education with opportunities to participate in internships research and service projects while staying on track to earn your degree And the connections you build will last a lifetime adding another dimension to your personal story YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOU
GREATER RETURNS
LATIN AMERICA 9
INTERNSHIPS ABROADImmerse yourself in the professional culture of another country while establishing an international network of colleagues and demonstrating your ability to navigate a global
multicultural business world
DIRECTED RESEARCHWith the help of a faculty guide you will create a research project that will serve as a tangible and meaningful product that showcases your commitment to your academic topic
STUDENT TEACHINGAs a future educator you will encounter an increasingly diverse student population in
the classroom Showcase your ability to work with students from different cultures by conducting student teaching in a global setting
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESCommunity-based learning opportunities carry academic credit while providing a chance for active involvement in your host community Placements are possible in NGOs nonprofits community organizations schools and government agencies
VOLUNTEERGive back to your adopted community abroad through meaningful work as
a volunteer Opportunities are available in a wide variety of interests with activities ranging from a single-day project to a commitment for an entire
semester
JOIN A COMMUNITYWondering how you might make friends and actually feel like a local Every
IFSA program gives students the opportunity to engage in a community of their choosing Whether through an on-campus club or a group based in
the wider host community IFSA programs facilitate true integration with the culture
EXAMINE COMMUNITY IDENTITY Our exclusive Exploring Community amp Culturetrade (CampC) course
offers you the opportunity to experience your host city in a way most visitors never can This 3-credit option fosters intercultural dialogue and a greater understanding of global society Some
programs offer an on-site class while students in other locations can join a global cohort of other IFSA students worldwide by
taking the class online Using your host city as your laboratory you will experience and examine cultural and personal identity
10 LATIN AMERICA
Where you come from is just as important as where yoursquore going With IFSA yoursquoll be part of a community with a shared sense of belonging that persists beyond your time abroad In a world where opportunity is not evenly distributed wersquove tailored everything we do from financial aid to advising so people of all communities identities and abilities can navigate a future where one size doesnrsquot fit all WELCOME ABROAD
Photo by IFSA student Sara Asprilla Universidad Nacional Spring 2019
YOU BELONG HERE
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BEING BLACK AND MUSLIM IN LONDONBy Rachel Godfrey
Queen Mary University of London Fall 2017
3 TIPS FOR WOMEN TRAVELING IN INDIABy Grace Carson
The City The River The Sacred Fall 2017
TRAVELING WHILE TRANSGENDERBy Sketch Ree Mead
NUI Galway Fall 2017
FACING DISABILITIES ABROADBy Bethany Catlin
Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ABROADBy Brandon Barry
University of Auckland Spring 2017
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT ABROADBy Carolyn Iduh
Queen Mary University of London Spring 2018
UNPACKED STUDENT STORIESRead about studentsrsquo experiences on the UNPACKED Student Stories
section of the IFSA website IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked Yoursquoll find stories from recent and current students abroad covering a range of
searchable topics Some examples of stories you might enjoy include
12 LATIN AMERICA
We believe that study abroad is within reach for every student so wersquore committed to helping you identify funding sources We can assist you with your financial aid transfer and we offer a wide range of scholarships and grants to help defray the cost of studying abroad
FINANCIAL AIDPell Grants Stafford Loans and PLUS loans can apply to your IFSA program College grants and scholarships Perkins Loans state grants and loans and 529 plans may also be used for study abroad but yoursquoll need to ask your home campus financial aid office about their policies for transferring these types of aid
SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available to any student enrolled in a summer semester or full-year IFSA program See our complete list and full details online at IFSA-Butlerorgscholarships
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS AWARD
IFSA Scholarships Any IFSA Program $500 for summer$1500 for semester$2500 for full year
IFSA Diversity Scholarship Any IFSA Program Student must be high need andor member of an underrepresented group
$1250 for summer$5000 for semester$1000 for year
First-Generation Scholar Any IFSA Program Student must be a first-generation college student
Up to $2500 with special awards available for certain programs
Fill the GAP Program Student saves money prior to study abroad
Matching scholarship up to $1000
AFFORDYOURJOURNEY
Photo by IFSA student Hannah Dresdner Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2011
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FUNDING SOLUTIONSWORK-TO-STUDY GRANT PROGRAMGain valuable work experience and earn spending money while you are abroad With the Work-to-Study Grant students complete projects for IFSA in exchange for a stipend between $300 and $1000 depending on the scope and involvement of the projects completed
These grant opportunities are available to all students with special consideration to those already on Federal Work-Study at their home campus Work-to-Study positions are determined by current and frequently changing project needs at IFSA but could include Content Marketing | Diversity and Inclusion Support | Peer Advising | Photography | Social Media | Videography
IFSA GRANTSGuaranteed GrantsIFSA offers numerous grants specific to certain programs or countries See the Afford Your Journey section at IFSA-Butlerorg for complete details Guaranteed Grants up to $2000 are available in 2019-2020 for qualified programs inEngland | Israel | Italy | Spain | Sri Lanka
IFSA State School GrantDo you attend a state school Take advantage of the IFSA State School Grant a $2000 grant for any IFSA semester program The grant will be applied to the overall tuitionhousing costs during billing There is no application process state school students (including community college students) automatically receive the discount
SAVINGS PROGRAMSFill the GAP ProgramTake part in Fill the GAP (Global Account Program) and get a head start by saving early for your IFSA program Use this savings account to gather contributions from friends and family and IFSA will match up to $1000 of your savings See IFSA-Butlerorg for enrollment information and deadlines
UpFront Advance ProgramIFSArsquos UpFront Advance Program allows you to bill certain fees to your IFSA student account You can then pay these expenses with financial aid or with our monthly payment option
VETERANS BENEFITSIf you are a recipient of the Post-911 GI Bill you may use your tuition benefits for study abroad This process can differ among US colleges and universities so you will want to start the conversation early with your home campus study abroad office to determine the best billing procedure for your institution
14 ARGENTINA
iexclHOLA
ARGENTINAFROM
One of the most unique cultures in South America Argentina is one that melds sophisticated European influence with Argentine passion
Countless cultural attractions are available to you in Argentina
and fantastic travel opportunities await as well Spend time in
Buenos Aires often called the Paris of the Americas where you
can explore numerous bookstores and sidewalk cafeacutes or learn
the countryrsquos famous dance the tango Buenos Aires is where
European influence meets Latin American culture
With the mighty Andes mountains to the west Argentina
offers a vast geography to explore In Argentinarsquos Patagonia
National Park you can experience miles of hiking trails
and canyons as well as archaeological sites and ancient
rock art You can explore the wineries in Mendoza or visit
Salta a historic city in the northwest Or view glaciers
and waterfalls unlike anywhere else Argentina awaits
Patricio OrsquoDwyerResident Director
Daniel PeiroAssistant Director
Esteban AvalosProgram Assistant
Romina BermanAcademic Advisor
Mariacutea del Carmen ArnaizHuman Rights Learning Community Coordinator
Celina DemarchiSummer Program Assistant
Clara KrigerCinema Learning Community Coordinator
Griselda LopezAcademic Advisor
Diego PellerAcademic Coordinator
Victoria PicchettiCustom Programs and Academic Advisor
Dariacuteo SteimbergAcademic Advisor
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
ARGENTINA 15
16 ARGENTINA
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
ARGENTINA
ARGENTINA 17
SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA 19
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
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GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
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ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
8 LATIN AMERICA
The IFSA experience is about creating serious momentum for the professional yoursquore becoming The lessons you learn will pay rewards throughout your career and life Yoursquoll enhance your education with opportunities to participate in internships research and service projects while staying on track to earn your degree And the connections you build will last a lifetime adding another dimension to your personal story YOUR FUTURE SELF THANKS YOU
GREATER RETURNS
LATIN AMERICA 9
INTERNSHIPS ABROADImmerse yourself in the professional culture of another country while establishing an international network of colleagues and demonstrating your ability to navigate a global
multicultural business world
DIRECTED RESEARCHWith the help of a faculty guide you will create a research project that will serve as a tangible and meaningful product that showcases your commitment to your academic topic
STUDENT TEACHINGAs a future educator you will encounter an increasingly diverse student population in
the classroom Showcase your ability to work with students from different cultures by conducting student teaching in a global setting
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESCommunity-based learning opportunities carry academic credit while providing a chance for active involvement in your host community Placements are possible in NGOs nonprofits community organizations schools and government agencies
VOLUNTEERGive back to your adopted community abroad through meaningful work as
a volunteer Opportunities are available in a wide variety of interests with activities ranging from a single-day project to a commitment for an entire
semester
JOIN A COMMUNITYWondering how you might make friends and actually feel like a local Every
IFSA program gives students the opportunity to engage in a community of their choosing Whether through an on-campus club or a group based in
the wider host community IFSA programs facilitate true integration with the culture
EXAMINE COMMUNITY IDENTITY Our exclusive Exploring Community amp Culturetrade (CampC) course
offers you the opportunity to experience your host city in a way most visitors never can This 3-credit option fosters intercultural dialogue and a greater understanding of global society Some
programs offer an on-site class while students in other locations can join a global cohort of other IFSA students worldwide by
taking the class online Using your host city as your laboratory you will experience and examine cultural and personal identity
10 LATIN AMERICA
Where you come from is just as important as where yoursquore going With IFSA yoursquoll be part of a community with a shared sense of belonging that persists beyond your time abroad In a world where opportunity is not evenly distributed wersquove tailored everything we do from financial aid to advising so people of all communities identities and abilities can navigate a future where one size doesnrsquot fit all WELCOME ABROAD
Photo by IFSA student Sara Asprilla Universidad Nacional Spring 2019
YOU BELONG HERE
LATIN AMERICA 11
BEING BLACK AND MUSLIM IN LONDONBy Rachel Godfrey
Queen Mary University of London Fall 2017
3 TIPS FOR WOMEN TRAVELING IN INDIABy Grace Carson
The City The River The Sacred Fall 2017
TRAVELING WHILE TRANSGENDERBy Sketch Ree Mead
NUI Galway Fall 2017
FACING DISABILITIES ABROADBy Bethany Catlin
Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ABROADBy Brandon Barry
University of Auckland Spring 2017
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT ABROADBy Carolyn Iduh
Queen Mary University of London Spring 2018
UNPACKED STUDENT STORIESRead about studentsrsquo experiences on the UNPACKED Student Stories
section of the IFSA website IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked Yoursquoll find stories from recent and current students abroad covering a range of
searchable topics Some examples of stories you might enjoy include
12 LATIN AMERICA
We believe that study abroad is within reach for every student so wersquore committed to helping you identify funding sources We can assist you with your financial aid transfer and we offer a wide range of scholarships and grants to help defray the cost of studying abroad
FINANCIAL AIDPell Grants Stafford Loans and PLUS loans can apply to your IFSA program College grants and scholarships Perkins Loans state grants and loans and 529 plans may also be used for study abroad but yoursquoll need to ask your home campus financial aid office about their policies for transferring these types of aid
SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available to any student enrolled in a summer semester or full-year IFSA program See our complete list and full details online at IFSA-Butlerorgscholarships
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS AWARD
IFSA Scholarships Any IFSA Program $500 for summer$1500 for semester$2500 for full year
IFSA Diversity Scholarship Any IFSA Program Student must be high need andor member of an underrepresented group
$1250 for summer$5000 for semester$1000 for year
First-Generation Scholar Any IFSA Program Student must be a first-generation college student
Up to $2500 with special awards available for certain programs
Fill the GAP Program Student saves money prior to study abroad
Matching scholarship up to $1000
AFFORDYOURJOURNEY
Photo by IFSA student Hannah Dresdner Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2011
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FUNDING SOLUTIONSWORK-TO-STUDY GRANT PROGRAMGain valuable work experience and earn spending money while you are abroad With the Work-to-Study Grant students complete projects for IFSA in exchange for a stipend between $300 and $1000 depending on the scope and involvement of the projects completed
These grant opportunities are available to all students with special consideration to those already on Federal Work-Study at their home campus Work-to-Study positions are determined by current and frequently changing project needs at IFSA but could include Content Marketing | Diversity and Inclusion Support | Peer Advising | Photography | Social Media | Videography
IFSA GRANTSGuaranteed GrantsIFSA offers numerous grants specific to certain programs or countries See the Afford Your Journey section at IFSA-Butlerorg for complete details Guaranteed Grants up to $2000 are available in 2019-2020 for qualified programs inEngland | Israel | Italy | Spain | Sri Lanka
IFSA State School GrantDo you attend a state school Take advantage of the IFSA State School Grant a $2000 grant for any IFSA semester program The grant will be applied to the overall tuitionhousing costs during billing There is no application process state school students (including community college students) automatically receive the discount
SAVINGS PROGRAMSFill the GAP ProgramTake part in Fill the GAP (Global Account Program) and get a head start by saving early for your IFSA program Use this savings account to gather contributions from friends and family and IFSA will match up to $1000 of your savings See IFSA-Butlerorg for enrollment information and deadlines
UpFront Advance ProgramIFSArsquos UpFront Advance Program allows you to bill certain fees to your IFSA student account You can then pay these expenses with financial aid or with our monthly payment option
VETERANS BENEFITSIf you are a recipient of the Post-911 GI Bill you may use your tuition benefits for study abroad This process can differ among US colleges and universities so you will want to start the conversation early with your home campus study abroad office to determine the best billing procedure for your institution
14 ARGENTINA
iexclHOLA
ARGENTINAFROM
One of the most unique cultures in South America Argentina is one that melds sophisticated European influence with Argentine passion
Countless cultural attractions are available to you in Argentina
and fantastic travel opportunities await as well Spend time in
Buenos Aires often called the Paris of the Americas where you
can explore numerous bookstores and sidewalk cafeacutes or learn
the countryrsquos famous dance the tango Buenos Aires is where
European influence meets Latin American culture
With the mighty Andes mountains to the west Argentina
offers a vast geography to explore In Argentinarsquos Patagonia
National Park you can experience miles of hiking trails
and canyons as well as archaeological sites and ancient
rock art You can explore the wineries in Mendoza or visit
Salta a historic city in the northwest Or view glaciers
and waterfalls unlike anywhere else Argentina awaits
Patricio OrsquoDwyerResident Director
Daniel PeiroAssistant Director
Esteban AvalosProgram Assistant
Romina BermanAcademic Advisor
Mariacutea del Carmen ArnaizHuman Rights Learning Community Coordinator
Celina DemarchiSummer Program Assistant
Clara KrigerCinema Learning Community Coordinator
Griselda LopezAcademic Advisor
Diego PellerAcademic Coordinator
Victoria PicchettiCustom Programs and Academic Advisor
Dariacuteo SteimbergAcademic Advisor
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
ARGENTINA 15
16 ARGENTINA
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
ARGENTINA
ARGENTINA 17
SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA 19
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
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INTERNSHIPS ABROADImmerse yourself in the professional culture of another country while establishing an international network of colleagues and demonstrating your ability to navigate a global
multicultural business world
DIRECTED RESEARCHWith the help of a faculty guide you will create a research project that will serve as a tangible and meaningful product that showcases your commitment to your academic topic
STUDENT TEACHINGAs a future educator you will encounter an increasingly diverse student population in
the classroom Showcase your ability to work with students from different cultures by conducting student teaching in a global setting
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESCommunity-based learning opportunities carry academic credit while providing a chance for active involvement in your host community Placements are possible in NGOs nonprofits community organizations schools and government agencies
VOLUNTEERGive back to your adopted community abroad through meaningful work as
a volunteer Opportunities are available in a wide variety of interests with activities ranging from a single-day project to a commitment for an entire
semester
JOIN A COMMUNITYWondering how you might make friends and actually feel like a local Every
IFSA program gives students the opportunity to engage in a community of their choosing Whether through an on-campus club or a group based in
the wider host community IFSA programs facilitate true integration with the culture
EXAMINE COMMUNITY IDENTITY Our exclusive Exploring Community amp Culturetrade (CampC) course
offers you the opportunity to experience your host city in a way most visitors never can This 3-credit option fosters intercultural dialogue and a greater understanding of global society Some
programs offer an on-site class while students in other locations can join a global cohort of other IFSA students worldwide by
taking the class online Using your host city as your laboratory you will experience and examine cultural and personal identity
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Where you come from is just as important as where yoursquore going With IFSA yoursquoll be part of a community with a shared sense of belonging that persists beyond your time abroad In a world where opportunity is not evenly distributed wersquove tailored everything we do from financial aid to advising so people of all communities identities and abilities can navigate a future where one size doesnrsquot fit all WELCOME ABROAD
Photo by IFSA student Sara Asprilla Universidad Nacional Spring 2019
YOU BELONG HERE
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BEING BLACK AND MUSLIM IN LONDONBy Rachel Godfrey
Queen Mary University of London Fall 2017
3 TIPS FOR WOMEN TRAVELING IN INDIABy Grace Carson
The City The River The Sacred Fall 2017
TRAVELING WHILE TRANSGENDERBy Sketch Ree Mead
NUI Galway Fall 2017
FACING DISABILITIES ABROADBy Bethany Catlin
Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ABROADBy Brandon Barry
University of Auckland Spring 2017
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT ABROADBy Carolyn Iduh
Queen Mary University of London Spring 2018
UNPACKED STUDENT STORIESRead about studentsrsquo experiences on the UNPACKED Student Stories
section of the IFSA website IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked Yoursquoll find stories from recent and current students abroad covering a range of
searchable topics Some examples of stories you might enjoy include
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We believe that study abroad is within reach for every student so wersquore committed to helping you identify funding sources We can assist you with your financial aid transfer and we offer a wide range of scholarships and grants to help defray the cost of studying abroad
FINANCIAL AIDPell Grants Stafford Loans and PLUS loans can apply to your IFSA program College grants and scholarships Perkins Loans state grants and loans and 529 plans may also be used for study abroad but yoursquoll need to ask your home campus financial aid office about their policies for transferring these types of aid
SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available to any student enrolled in a summer semester or full-year IFSA program See our complete list and full details online at IFSA-Butlerorgscholarships
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS AWARD
IFSA Scholarships Any IFSA Program $500 for summer$1500 for semester$2500 for full year
IFSA Diversity Scholarship Any IFSA Program Student must be high need andor member of an underrepresented group
$1250 for summer$5000 for semester$1000 for year
First-Generation Scholar Any IFSA Program Student must be a first-generation college student
Up to $2500 with special awards available for certain programs
Fill the GAP Program Student saves money prior to study abroad
Matching scholarship up to $1000
AFFORDYOURJOURNEY
Photo by IFSA student Hannah Dresdner Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2011
LATIN AMERICA 13
FUNDING SOLUTIONSWORK-TO-STUDY GRANT PROGRAMGain valuable work experience and earn spending money while you are abroad With the Work-to-Study Grant students complete projects for IFSA in exchange for a stipend between $300 and $1000 depending on the scope and involvement of the projects completed
These grant opportunities are available to all students with special consideration to those already on Federal Work-Study at their home campus Work-to-Study positions are determined by current and frequently changing project needs at IFSA but could include Content Marketing | Diversity and Inclusion Support | Peer Advising | Photography | Social Media | Videography
IFSA GRANTSGuaranteed GrantsIFSA offers numerous grants specific to certain programs or countries See the Afford Your Journey section at IFSA-Butlerorg for complete details Guaranteed Grants up to $2000 are available in 2019-2020 for qualified programs inEngland | Israel | Italy | Spain | Sri Lanka
IFSA State School GrantDo you attend a state school Take advantage of the IFSA State School Grant a $2000 grant for any IFSA semester program The grant will be applied to the overall tuitionhousing costs during billing There is no application process state school students (including community college students) automatically receive the discount
SAVINGS PROGRAMSFill the GAP ProgramTake part in Fill the GAP (Global Account Program) and get a head start by saving early for your IFSA program Use this savings account to gather contributions from friends and family and IFSA will match up to $1000 of your savings See IFSA-Butlerorg for enrollment information and deadlines
UpFront Advance ProgramIFSArsquos UpFront Advance Program allows you to bill certain fees to your IFSA student account You can then pay these expenses with financial aid or with our monthly payment option
VETERANS BENEFITSIf you are a recipient of the Post-911 GI Bill you may use your tuition benefits for study abroad This process can differ among US colleges and universities so you will want to start the conversation early with your home campus study abroad office to determine the best billing procedure for your institution
14 ARGENTINA
iexclHOLA
ARGENTINAFROM
One of the most unique cultures in South America Argentina is one that melds sophisticated European influence with Argentine passion
Countless cultural attractions are available to you in Argentina
and fantastic travel opportunities await as well Spend time in
Buenos Aires often called the Paris of the Americas where you
can explore numerous bookstores and sidewalk cafeacutes or learn
the countryrsquos famous dance the tango Buenos Aires is where
European influence meets Latin American culture
With the mighty Andes mountains to the west Argentina
offers a vast geography to explore In Argentinarsquos Patagonia
National Park you can experience miles of hiking trails
and canyons as well as archaeological sites and ancient
rock art You can explore the wineries in Mendoza or visit
Salta a historic city in the northwest Or view glaciers
and waterfalls unlike anywhere else Argentina awaits
Patricio OrsquoDwyerResident Director
Daniel PeiroAssistant Director
Esteban AvalosProgram Assistant
Romina BermanAcademic Advisor
Mariacutea del Carmen ArnaizHuman Rights Learning Community Coordinator
Celina DemarchiSummer Program Assistant
Clara KrigerCinema Learning Community Coordinator
Griselda LopezAcademic Advisor
Diego PellerAcademic Coordinator
Victoria PicchettiCustom Programs and Academic Advisor
Dariacuteo SteimbergAcademic Advisor
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
ARGENTINA 15
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IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
ARGENTINA
ARGENTINA 17
SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA 19
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
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VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
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VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
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You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
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Where you come from is just as important as where yoursquore going With IFSA yoursquoll be part of a community with a shared sense of belonging that persists beyond your time abroad In a world where opportunity is not evenly distributed wersquove tailored everything we do from financial aid to advising so people of all communities identities and abilities can navigate a future where one size doesnrsquot fit all WELCOME ABROAD
Photo by IFSA student Sara Asprilla Universidad Nacional Spring 2019
YOU BELONG HERE
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BEING BLACK AND MUSLIM IN LONDONBy Rachel Godfrey
Queen Mary University of London Fall 2017
3 TIPS FOR WOMEN TRAVELING IN INDIABy Grace Carson
The City The River The Sacred Fall 2017
TRAVELING WHILE TRANSGENDERBy Sketch Ree Mead
NUI Galway Fall 2017
FACING DISABILITIES ABROADBy Bethany Catlin
Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ABROADBy Brandon Barry
University of Auckland Spring 2017
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT ABROADBy Carolyn Iduh
Queen Mary University of London Spring 2018
UNPACKED STUDENT STORIESRead about studentsrsquo experiences on the UNPACKED Student Stories
section of the IFSA website IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked Yoursquoll find stories from recent and current students abroad covering a range of
searchable topics Some examples of stories you might enjoy include
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We believe that study abroad is within reach for every student so wersquore committed to helping you identify funding sources We can assist you with your financial aid transfer and we offer a wide range of scholarships and grants to help defray the cost of studying abroad
FINANCIAL AIDPell Grants Stafford Loans and PLUS loans can apply to your IFSA program College grants and scholarships Perkins Loans state grants and loans and 529 plans may also be used for study abroad but yoursquoll need to ask your home campus financial aid office about their policies for transferring these types of aid
SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available to any student enrolled in a summer semester or full-year IFSA program See our complete list and full details online at IFSA-Butlerorgscholarships
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS AWARD
IFSA Scholarships Any IFSA Program $500 for summer$1500 for semester$2500 for full year
IFSA Diversity Scholarship Any IFSA Program Student must be high need andor member of an underrepresented group
$1250 for summer$5000 for semester$1000 for year
First-Generation Scholar Any IFSA Program Student must be a first-generation college student
Up to $2500 with special awards available for certain programs
Fill the GAP Program Student saves money prior to study abroad
Matching scholarship up to $1000
AFFORDYOURJOURNEY
Photo by IFSA student Hannah Dresdner Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2011
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FUNDING SOLUTIONSWORK-TO-STUDY GRANT PROGRAMGain valuable work experience and earn spending money while you are abroad With the Work-to-Study Grant students complete projects for IFSA in exchange for a stipend between $300 and $1000 depending on the scope and involvement of the projects completed
These grant opportunities are available to all students with special consideration to those already on Federal Work-Study at their home campus Work-to-Study positions are determined by current and frequently changing project needs at IFSA but could include Content Marketing | Diversity and Inclusion Support | Peer Advising | Photography | Social Media | Videography
IFSA GRANTSGuaranteed GrantsIFSA offers numerous grants specific to certain programs or countries See the Afford Your Journey section at IFSA-Butlerorg for complete details Guaranteed Grants up to $2000 are available in 2019-2020 for qualified programs inEngland | Israel | Italy | Spain | Sri Lanka
IFSA State School GrantDo you attend a state school Take advantage of the IFSA State School Grant a $2000 grant for any IFSA semester program The grant will be applied to the overall tuitionhousing costs during billing There is no application process state school students (including community college students) automatically receive the discount
SAVINGS PROGRAMSFill the GAP ProgramTake part in Fill the GAP (Global Account Program) and get a head start by saving early for your IFSA program Use this savings account to gather contributions from friends and family and IFSA will match up to $1000 of your savings See IFSA-Butlerorg for enrollment information and deadlines
UpFront Advance ProgramIFSArsquos UpFront Advance Program allows you to bill certain fees to your IFSA student account You can then pay these expenses with financial aid or with our monthly payment option
VETERANS BENEFITSIf you are a recipient of the Post-911 GI Bill you may use your tuition benefits for study abroad This process can differ among US colleges and universities so you will want to start the conversation early with your home campus study abroad office to determine the best billing procedure for your institution
14 ARGENTINA
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ARGENTINAFROM
One of the most unique cultures in South America Argentina is one that melds sophisticated European influence with Argentine passion
Countless cultural attractions are available to you in Argentina
and fantastic travel opportunities await as well Spend time in
Buenos Aires often called the Paris of the Americas where you
can explore numerous bookstores and sidewalk cafeacutes or learn
the countryrsquos famous dance the tango Buenos Aires is where
European influence meets Latin American culture
With the mighty Andes mountains to the west Argentina
offers a vast geography to explore In Argentinarsquos Patagonia
National Park you can experience miles of hiking trails
and canyons as well as archaeological sites and ancient
rock art You can explore the wineries in Mendoza or visit
Salta a historic city in the northwest Or view glaciers
and waterfalls unlike anywhere else Argentina awaits
Patricio OrsquoDwyerResident Director
Daniel PeiroAssistant Director
Esteban AvalosProgram Assistant
Romina BermanAcademic Advisor
Mariacutea del Carmen ArnaizHuman Rights Learning Community Coordinator
Celina DemarchiSummer Program Assistant
Clara KrigerCinema Learning Community Coordinator
Griselda LopezAcademic Advisor
Diego PellerAcademic Coordinator
Victoria PicchettiCustom Programs and Academic Advisor
Dariacuteo SteimbergAcademic Advisor
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
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IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
ARGENTINA
ARGENTINA 17
SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA 19
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
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Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
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BEING BLACK AND MUSLIM IN LONDONBy Rachel Godfrey
Queen Mary University of London Fall 2017
3 TIPS FOR WOMEN TRAVELING IN INDIABy Grace Carson
The City The River The Sacred Fall 2017
TRAVELING WHILE TRANSGENDERBy Sketch Ree Mead
NUI Galway Fall 2017
FACING DISABILITIES ABROADBy Bethany Catlin
Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ABROADBy Brandon Barry
University of Auckland Spring 2017
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT ABROADBy Carolyn Iduh
Queen Mary University of London Spring 2018
UNPACKED STUDENT STORIESRead about studentsrsquo experiences on the UNPACKED Student Stories
section of the IFSA website IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked Yoursquoll find stories from recent and current students abroad covering a range of
searchable topics Some examples of stories you might enjoy include
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We believe that study abroad is within reach for every student so wersquore committed to helping you identify funding sources We can assist you with your financial aid transfer and we offer a wide range of scholarships and grants to help defray the cost of studying abroad
FINANCIAL AIDPell Grants Stafford Loans and PLUS loans can apply to your IFSA program College grants and scholarships Perkins Loans state grants and loans and 529 plans may also be used for study abroad but yoursquoll need to ask your home campus financial aid office about their policies for transferring these types of aid
SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available to any student enrolled in a summer semester or full-year IFSA program See our complete list and full details online at IFSA-Butlerorgscholarships
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS AWARD
IFSA Scholarships Any IFSA Program $500 for summer$1500 for semester$2500 for full year
IFSA Diversity Scholarship Any IFSA Program Student must be high need andor member of an underrepresented group
$1250 for summer$5000 for semester$1000 for year
First-Generation Scholar Any IFSA Program Student must be a first-generation college student
Up to $2500 with special awards available for certain programs
Fill the GAP Program Student saves money prior to study abroad
Matching scholarship up to $1000
AFFORDYOURJOURNEY
Photo by IFSA student Hannah Dresdner Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2011
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FUNDING SOLUTIONSWORK-TO-STUDY GRANT PROGRAMGain valuable work experience and earn spending money while you are abroad With the Work-to-Study Grant students complete projects for IFSA in exchange for a stipend between $300 and $1000 depending on the scope and involvement of the projects completed
These grant opportunities are available to all students with special consideration to those already on Federal Work-Study at their home campus Work-to-Study positions are determined by current and frequently changing project needs at IFSA but could include Content Marketing | Diversity and Inclusion Support | Peer Advising | Photography | Social Media | Videography
IFSA GRANTSGuaranteed GrantsIFSA offers numerous grants specific to certain programs or countries See the Afford Your Journey section at IFSA-Butlerorg for complete details Guaranteed Grants up to $2000 are available in 2019-2020 for qualified programs inEngland | Israel | Italy | Spain | Sri Lanka
IFSA State School GrantDo you attend a state school Take advantage of the IFSA State School Grant a $2000 grant for any IFSA semester program The grant will be applied to the overall tuitionhousing costs during billing There is no application process state school students (including community college students) automatically receive the discount
SAVINGS PROGRAMSFill the GAP ProgramTake part in Fill the GAP (Global Account Program) and get a head start by saving early for your IFSA program Use this savings account to gather contributions from friends and family and IFSA will match up to $1000 of your savings See IFSA-Butlerorg for enrollment information and deadlines
UpFront Advance ProgramIFSArsquos UpFront Advance Program allows you to bill certain fees to your IFSA student account You can then pay these expenses with financial aid or with our monthly payment option
VETERANS BENEFITSIf you are a recipient of the Post-911 GI Bill you may use your tuition benefits for study abroad This process can differ among US colleges and universities so you will want to start the conversation early with your home campus study abroad office to determine the best billing procedure for your institution
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ARGENTINAFROM
One of the most unique cultures in South America Argentina is one that melds sophisticated European influence with Argentine passion
Countless cultural attractions are available to you in Argentina
and fantastic travel opportunities await as well Spend time in
Buenos Aires often called the Paris of the Americas where you
can explore numerous bookstores and sidewalk cafeacutes or learn
the countryrsquos famous dance the tango Buenos Aires is where
European influence meets Latin American culture
With the mighty Andes mountains to the west Argentina
offers a vast geography to explore In Argentinarsquos Patagonia
National Park you can experience miles of hiking trails
and canyons as well as archaeological sites and ancient
rock art You can explore the wineries in Mendoza or visit
Salta a historic city in the northwest Or view glaciers
and waterfalls unlike anywhere else Argentina awaits
Patricio OrsquoDwyerResident Director
Daniel PeiroAssistant Director
Esteban AvalosProgram Assistant
Romina BermanAcademic Advisor
Mariacutea del Carmen ArnaizHuman Rights Learning Community Coordinator
Celina DemarchiSummer Program Assistant
Clara KrigerCinema Learning Community Coordinator
Griselda LopezAcademic Advisor
Diego PellerAcademic Coordinator
Victoria PicchettiCustom Programs and Academic Advisor
Dariacuteo SteimbergAcademic Advisor
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
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IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
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SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
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BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
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Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
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GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
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VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
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CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
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Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
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We believe that study abroad is within reach for every student so wersquore committed to helping you identify funding sources We can assist you with your financial aid transfer and we offer a wide range of scholarships and grants to help defray the cost of studying abroad
FINANCIAL AIDPell Grants Stafford Loans and PLUS loans can apply to your IFSA program College grants and scholarships Perkins Loans state grants and loans and 529 plans may also be used for study abroad but yoursquoll need to ask your home campus financial aid office about their policies for transferring these types of aid
SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available to any student enrolled in a summer semester or full-year IFSA program See our complete list and full details online at IFSA-Butlerorgscholarships
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS AWARD
IFSA Scholarships Any IFSA Program $500 for summer$1500 for semester$2500 for full year
IFSA Diversity Scholarship Any IFSA Program Student must be high need andor member of an underrepresented group
$1250 for summer$5000 for semester$1000 for year
First-Generation Scholar Any IFSA Program Student must be a first-generation college student
Up to $2500 with special awards available for certain programs
Fill the GAP Program Student saves money prior to study abroad
Matching scholarship up to $1000
AFFORDYOURJOURNEY
Photo by IFSA student Hannah Dresdner Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Academic Year 2011
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FUNDING SOLUTIONSWORK-TO-STUDY GRANT PROGRAMGain valuable work experience and earn spending money while you are abroad With the Work-to-Study Grant students complete projects for IFSA in exchange for a stipend between $300 and $1000 depending on the scope and involvement of the projects completed
These grant opportunities are available to all students with special consideration to those already on Federal Work-Study at their home campus Work-to-Study positions are determined by current and frequently changing project needs at IFSA but could include Content Marketing | Diversity and Inclusion Support | Peer Advising | Photography | Social Media | Videography
IFSA GRANTSGuaranteed GrantsIFSA offers numerous grants specific to certain programs or countries See the Afford Your Journey section at IFSA-Butlerorg for complete details Guaranteed Grants up to $2000 are available in 2019-2020 for qualified programs inEngland | Israel | Italy | Spain | Sri Lanka
IFSA State School GrantDo you attend a state school Take advantage of the IFSA State School Grant a $2000 grant for any IFSA semester program The grant will be applied to the overall tuitionhousing costs during billing There is no application process state school students (including community college students) automatically receive the discount
SAVINGS PROGRAMSFill the GAP ProgramTake part in Fill the GAP (Global Account Program) and get a head start by saving early for your IFSA program Use this savings account to gather contributions from friends and family and IFSA will match up to $1000 of your savings See IFSA-Butlerorg for enrollment information and deadlines
UpFront Advance ProgramIFSArsquos UpFront Advance Program allows you to bill certain fees to your IFSA student account You can then pay these expenses with financial aid or with our monthly payment option
VETERANS BENEFITSIf you are a recipient of the Post-911 GI Bill you may use your tuition benefits for study abroad This process can differ among US colleges and universities so you will want to start the conversation early with your home campus study abroad office to determine the best billing procedure for your institution
14 ARGENTINA
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ARGENTINAFROM
One of the most unique cultures in South America Argentina is one that melds sophisticated European influence with Argentine passion
Countless cultural attractions are available to you in Argentina
and fantastic travel opportunities await as well Spend time in
Buenos Aires often called the Paris of the Americas where you
can explore numerous bookstores and sidewalk cafeacutes or learn
the countryrsquos famous dance the tango Buenos Aires is where
European influence meets Latin American culture
With the mighty Andes mountains to the west Argentina
offers a vast geography to explore In Argentinarsquos Patagonia
National Park you can experience miles of hiking trails
and canyons as well as archaeological sites and ancient
rock art You can explore the wineries in Mendoza or visit
Salta a historic city in the northwest Or view glaciers
and waterfalls unlike anywhere else Argentina awaits
Patricio OrsquoDwyerResident Director
Daniel PeiroAssistant Director
Esteban AvalosProgram Assistant
Romina BermanAcademic Advisor
Mariacutea del Carmen ArnaizHuman Rights Learning Community Coordinator
Celina DemarchiSummer Program Assistant
Clara KrigerCinema Learning Community Coordinator
Griselda LopezAcademic Advisor
Diego PellerAcademic Coordinator
Victoria PicchettiCustom Programs and Academic Advisor
Dariacuteo SteimbergAcademic Advisor
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
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IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
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SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA 19
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
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Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
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FUNDING SOLUTIONSWORK-TO-STUDY GRANT PROGRAMGain valuable work experience and earn spending money while you are abroad With the Work-to-Study Grant students complete projects for IFSA in exchange for a stipend between $300 and $1000 depending on the scope and involvement of the projects completed
These grant opportunities are available to all students with special consideration to those already on Federal Work-Study at their home campus Work-to-Study positions are determined by current and frequently changing project needs at IFSA but could include Content Marketing | Diversity and Inclusion Support | Peer Advising | Photography | Social Media | Videography
IFSA GRANTSGuaranteed GrantsIFSA offers numerous grants specific to certain programs or countries See the Afford Your Journey section at IFSA-Butlerorg for complete details Guaranteed Grants up to $2000 are available in 2019-2020 for qualified programs inEngland | Israel | Italy | Spain | Sri Lanka
IFSA State School GrantDo you attend a state school Take advantage of the IFSA State School Grant a $2000 grant for any IFSA semester program The grant will be applied to the overall tuitionhousing costs during billing There is no application process state school students (including community college students) automatically receive the discount
SAVINGS PROGRAMSFill the GAP ProgramTake part in Fill the GAP (Global Account Program) and get a head start by saving early for your IFSA program Use this savings account to gather contributions from friends and family and IFSA will match up to $1000 of your savings See IFSA-Butlerorg for enrollment information and deadlines
UpFront Advance ProgramIFSArsquos UpFront Advance Program allows you to bill certain fees to your IFSA student account You can then pay these expenses with financial aid or with our monthly payment option
VETERANS BENEFITSIf you are a recipient of the Post-911 GI Bill you may use your tuition benefits for study abroad This process can differ among US colleges and universities so you will want to start the conversation early with your home campus study abroad office to determine the best billing procedure for your institution
14 ARGENTINA
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ARGENTINAFROM
One of the most unique cultures in South America Argentina is one that melds sophisticated European influence with Argentine passion
Countless cultural attractions are available to you in Argentina
and fantastic travel opportunities await as well Spend time in
Buenos Aires often called the Paris of the Americas where you
can explore numerous bookstores and sidewalk cafeacutes or learn
the countryrsquos famous dance the tango Buenos Aires is where
European influence meets Latin American culture
With the mighty Andes mountains to the west Argentina
offers a vast geography to explore In Argentinarsquos Patagonia
National Park you can experience miles of hiking trails
and canyons as well as archaeological sites and ancient
rock art You can explore the wineries in Mendoza or visit
Salta a historic city in the northwest Or view glaciers
and waterfalls unlike anywhere else Argentina awaits
Patricio OrsquoDwyerResident Director
Daniel PeiroAssistant Director
Esteban AvalosProgram Assistant
Romina BermanAcademic Advisor
Mariacutea del Carmen ArnaizHuman Rights Learning Community Coordinator
Celina DemarchiSummer Program Assistant
Clara KrigerCinema Learning Community Coordinator
Griselda LopezAcademic Advisor
Diego PellerAcademic Coordinator
Victoria PicchettiCustom Programs and Academic Advisor
Dariacuteo SteimbergAcademic Advisor
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
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IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
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SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA 19
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
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Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
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copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
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ARGENTINAFROM
One of the most unique cultures in South America Argentina is one that melds sophisticated European influence with Argentine passion
Countless cultural attractions are available to you in Argentina
and fantastic travel opportunities await as well Spend time in
Buenos Aires often called the Paris of the Americas where you
can explore numerous bookstores and sidewalk cafeacutes or learn
the countryrsquos famous dance the tango Buenos Aires is where
European influence meets Latin American culture
With the mighty Andes mountains to the west Argentina
offers a vast geography to explore In Argentinarsquos Patagonia
National Park you can experience miles of hiking trails
and canyons as well as archaeological sites and ancient
rock art You can explore the wineries in Mendoza or visit
Salta a historic city in the northwest Or view glaciers
and waterfalls unlike anywhere else Argentina awaits
Patricio OrsquoDwyerResident Director
Daniel PeiroAssistant Director
Esteban AvalosProgram Assistant
Romina BermanAcademic Advisor
Mariacutea del Carmen ArnaizHuman Rights Learning Community Coordinator
Celina DemarchiSummer Program Assistant
Clara KrigerCinema Learning Community Coordinator
Griselda LopezAcademic Advisor
Diego PellerAcademic Coordinator
Victoria PicchettiCustom Programs and Academic Advisor
Dariacuteo SteimbergAcademic Advisor
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
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IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
ARGENTINA
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SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA 19
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
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Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
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Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
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NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
BUENOS AIRESHome to countless cultural and sporting attractions Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan societies in the world with a distinctly European air Known for its sophistication and culture the city offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy theatre music films sports and museums Although Buenos Aires is expansive the cityrsquos reliable and inexpensive local transportation make getting around a breeze
BUENOS AIRES Argentine Universities Program
Business and Economics in English Psychology in English
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IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
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SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
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Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
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MEXICO CITY
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IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
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MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
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PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
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44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
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GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
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ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
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HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
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Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
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IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
BUENOS AIRESbull Visits to museums such as the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artesbull A tour of The National Congress (El Congreso Nacional) building bull Visit to the General Confederation of Labor a union organization that has influenced
the course of Argentinian historybull Students focused on Human Rights visit to Parque de la Memoria a park
commemorating the victims of state sponsored terrorism Other visits include the ESMA a remembrance and human rights center and El Olimpo a center previously used for torture and extermination during Argentinarsquos military dictatorship
bull Cinema students attend screenings and conferences at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival or the Mar del Plata International Film Festival
bull A multi-day excursion takes students away from Buenos Aires to a destination such as Colonia Uruguay Punta del Este Uruguay or Rosario Argentina This extended getaway allows students to leave the cosmopolitan capital behind and enjoy a slower pace of life
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
ARGENTINA
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SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
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Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
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Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
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SHANGHAI
PRAGUELONDON
BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRESGLOBAL FLAGSHIP
Take advantage of IFSArsquos global reach and unique resources Tap into a system of knowledgeable faculty and industry experts to expand your professional network or augment your personal research Live like a local while building global connections across the Global Flagship locations Gain the pre-professional skills you need while enhancing your study abroad experience
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICSFlagship locations offer unique programs taught by world-class faculty These signature IFSA program classes serve the emerging interests of students offering experiential opportunities such as internships professional development projects and directed research
EXPAND YOUR NETWORKJoin experts and students in other Global Flagship locations to share ideas collaborate on projects and build relationships Communicate through ldquohubsrdquo high-tech physical spaces that create a shared virtual environment connecting each Global Flagship together
BUILD SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURENo matter your future path you are likely to engage with individuals and teams across time zones and nations Build the preprofessional skills employers seek by developing your intercultural skills and working effectively across multinational groups through our technologically interconnected Global Flagship locations
IFSA Global Flagships are operated by the Institute for Study Abroad an independent educational not-for-profit The programs and classes have no affiliation with The Language Flagship programs products or services
When you choose an IFSA program in Buenos Aires you gain access to the resources in all our Global Flagship network locations bull London Englandbull Prague Czech Republicbull Shanghai Chinabull Sydney Australia
SYDNEY
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
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Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
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VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
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BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
POPULAR CLASSESAccounting Exploring Community and Culture Financial Management Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternational Business LawInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Public Relations
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull No language prerequisites ndash our team of IFSA
academic coordinators and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN ENGLISH
The Business and Economics in English program is perfect for students of all language levels Courses are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$14475 Fall $14475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRES
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism and medicine
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA 19
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
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Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
BUENOS AIRESPSYCHOLOGY IN ENGLISH
The Psychology in English program is perfect for students of all language levels The psychology classes are taught in English alongside Argentine students Choose from elective program classes designed and taught exclusively for IFSA students and specially selected classes with local students at the Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
POPULAR CLASSESBasic Psychological Processes Clinical Psychology Exploring Community and Culture Industrial-Organizational PsychologyInternship and Methodology SeminarIntroduction to Psychology through Different
PerspectivesMulticultural Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology
ACADEMICS bull Take integrated university classes with local
degree-seeking studentsbull Knock out a major general education
requirement by exploring psychology in the country that boasts the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world
bull No language prerequisites ndash our unique team of IFSA academic coordinator and advisors will guide you throughout the semester
bull Study Spanish language at any level to make the most of your interactions with locals
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec)
NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$15475 Fall $15475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with a local non-profit organization or a company dedicated to one or more of the following areas business hospitality and tourism marketing law environmental and conservation art and design education journalism medicine
VOLUNTEERING IFSA offers volunteer opportunities for
students on this program While volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript it is a great addition to your resume Volunteer opportunities mostly surround group activities or events on set days (two or three ldquojornadasrdquo) throughout the program Opportunities vary and may include work at an organic farm helping at a bilingual school or working with the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA 19
Choose between off-campus homestays with an Argentine family or
a residencia A homestay includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA only places one student per homestay family for maximum cultural immersion A residencia a cross between a US-style dorm and a private apartment with many bedrooms typically houses students from Argentina and other Latin American countries enrolled in a variety of local universities Meals are not included but some residencias offer meal plans andor kitchen access
29MILLION
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
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80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
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Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
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NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
GPA25 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late JulymdashEarly Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Late FebmdashEarly July)
FEES$17525 Fall$17525 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
BUENOS AIRESARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics Mix-and-match classes between the largest most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences Enjoy world-class theater music film sports and museums or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine Foreign Policy Art and Politics in Contemporary ArgentinaContemporary Argentine History State and
SocietyContemporary Spanish Literature IIFictions of the Present Argentine Literature
and Cinema after 2000History of Hispanic American and Argentine ArtHuman Geography and GeopoliticsIberoamerican Contemporary History International Law and OrganizationsLatin American and Argentine LiteraturePeronist ArgentinaSociology of Education
ACADEMICS bull Create your own academic focus by mixing-
and-matching classes at the following universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull Take integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students where all classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
bull Choose optional IFSA-exclusive classes from the Argentine Universities Program or learning communitiesmdashsee pages 21-25 for details
bull Fieldwork experiences available for credit through specialized classes
29MILLION
VOLUNTEERING Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos
Aires is an enriching experience both personally and academically Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines If you are interested in participating in volunteer work you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester on the different options and requirements for each organization Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program free
includes two meals per day Sunday through Friday and one meal on Saturday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural immersion
INTERNSHIPS Gain valuable experience through an
internship with at a non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of and fight for human rights such as Amnistiacutea Internacional Argentina Madres de la Plaza de Mayo or Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles
20 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
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VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashCINEMAA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina is passionate about cinema and its movies are a gateway to understanding Argentine culture habits language and challenges The Cinema in Argentina program immerses you into the world of visual arts in Buenos Aires and examines social issues through the creation of audiovisual work Based at the prestigious Fundacioacuten Universidad del Cine (FUC) in the historic San Telmo district the program integrates university coursework with rotating film production workshops where students observe Argentine movies as they progress through the various stages of creating a film No previous film experience is required
POPULAR CLASSESClassical and Modern Models in Argentine CinemaClassical Documentaries and Film NewsreelsContemporary Political DocumentariesEuropean Avant-Garde DocumentariesFilm ProductionModes of Representation in Documentary FilmsThe Outburst of Documentary Narrative Pioneers of Political Films
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Contemporary Argentine Film bull Representations of Buenos Airesbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
ARGENTINA 21
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
BUENOS AIRESAUPndashDIRECTED RESEARCHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
The directed research learning community provides IFSA students with the opportunity to study in great detail current events and issues of importance to individual countries Latin America as a whole and global society alongside renowned faculty and researchers The learning community is designed individually for each participant on the basis of past academic work research skills and area of personal interest You will combine group classes on methodology with individual meetings
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Research Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICSPast directed research projects have includedbull Analysis of the New Mural Graffiti in Buenos Aires bull Clandestine Textile Workshops in Modern Buenos Airesbull Human Rights the Genocide of 1976-1983bull Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorshipbull Poverty and Public Health in Argentinabull Study of an NGO Dedicated to Combating Slave Laborbull A Study of Womenrsquos Role in Argentina Through Photography
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
CALL US AT 8008580229
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
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Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY MINORITY AND GENDER STUDIESA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Integrate into the cultural life of Buenos Aires by working and researching at prestigious civil society institutions alongside distinguished faculty and experts Learn how NGOs universities governments researchers and students work together to rally for justice As you study feminism ethnic minorities and sexual diversity and complete an internship in an NGO dedicated to human rights you become part of the solution against discrimination and violence in this dynamic city
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Diversity Minorities Gender and Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashHUMAN RIGHTS GENOCIDEA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Examine racist thought and its modern articulation as part of this specialized learning community Study the history of genocidal social practices as well as human rights and genocide definitions You will specifically explore the experience of Argentina and the genealogy of the Argentine genocide experience the 1976 military coup the transition to democracy the military junta trials impunity laws and amnesty Finally you will analyze the current human rights situation in Argentina by examining the heritage of the fight against impunity economic and social rights police violence the penal system and the anti-discriminatory fight
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizations considered the most important human rights organizations in ArgentinaAsamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos Asociacioacuten por los Derechos Civiles (ADC)Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS) Centro de Estudios Sobre el Genocidio (Universidad Tres de
Febrero)Comisioacuten de Apoyo al Refugiado (CAREF)Fundacioacuten Poder CiudadanoInstituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y
Sociales (INECIP)Memoria Abierta Servicio de Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ)
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
22 ARGENTINA
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCESFieldwork experiences may include but are not limited to the following organizationsArtemisaAsociacioacuten Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Centro de Estudios de Estado y SociedadCentro Implementacioacuten de Poliacuteticas Puacuteblicas para la Equidad
y el CrecimientoCentro Interdisciplinario para el Estudio de Poliacuteticas PuacuteblicasComunidad Homosexual ArgentinaEquipo Latinoamericano de Geacutenero y JusticiaFundacioacuten Estudios de Investigacioacuten de la MujerFundacioacuten Mujeres Contra la CorrupcioacutenFundacioacuten Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI)Madres de la Plaza de Mayo Secretariacutea de Igualdad de Geacutenero y Oportunidades de la
Central de Trabajadores Argentinos
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Human Rights in Argentina bull Human Rights Methodology Seminarbull Take two integrated university classes as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience as part of the research
component of this program by participating in an internship at a local NGO dedicated to issues of human rights Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
ARGENTINA 23
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
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MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
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PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
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GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
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ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
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BUENOS AIRES AUPndashINTENSIVE SPANISHA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Designed to support your transition to an advanced Spanish speaker yoursquoll get personalized support and more than 60 hours of Spanish instruction while exploring classes that match your interests This program allows you to learn grammar in the context of daily activities All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
MAKE THEMOST OF YOURHOST MOM
BY BETHANY CATLIN IFSA ARGENTINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2017
I discovered that a host mom is the ideal source of figuring out how to survive in your neighborhood I couldnrsquot access Google maps so she drew out personalized maps for me and walked me through them providing specific directions for each location I needed to get to that weekEven if you do pride yourself on independent navigating I recommend letting your host mom help you ndash she is a better tour guide of the city than any map
My host mom was also well-equipped to handle my ldquoothernessrdquo ndash although Irsquove encountered several forgiving strangers as I stumble through a Spanish-speaking country my host mom has most dutifully put up with the language barrierhellip Though I came to Argentina hoping to find new reserves of independence by striking out on my own in a foreign country Irsquove come to realize that this experience is not about recreating college freedom and experiences To those considering study abroad I have this to say the best place to learn how others live is at home and you have one Donrsquot forget to get to know your host mom or host family by spending nights in sometimes and letting dinners go long ndash itrsquos the people who make the place To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
POPULAR CLASSESArgentine and Latin American LiteratureArgentine Foreign PolicyFictions of the Present Argentine Literature and CinemaPeronist ArgentinaSociety and State in Contemporary Argentina
ACADEMICSbull Take one required program class Advanced Spanish and
Argentine Culture which is designed to build on previous Spanish coursework and enrich your knowledge of the language in four areas oral comprehension oral expression written expression and reading comprehension
bull Once you take the language placement test during orientation you will meet with your IFSA academic advisor to discuss which elective classes would be the best fit for your language level
bull You will choose four electives from a combination of IFSA classes and classes with other international students at the Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Catoacutelica Argentina
bull This program is specifically designed for students with 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
VOLUNTEERINGStudents report that volunteering even a few hours per week
enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service While this is purely optional a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript
CALL US AT 800-858-0229
24 ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
IFSA-BUTLERORG
FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
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ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
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BUENOS AIRES AUPndashLITERATUREA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Argentina has a rich and dynamic literary atmosphere and a renaissance in poetry has emerged since the last decade of the 20th century IFSArsquos literature learning community students focus on four areas of study creative writing journalism literary translation and editing
ACADEMICSbull Take three program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Topics in Contemporary Argentine Literature bull Seminar Literary Studies Methodologybull Take one two integrated university classes as part of the
Argentine Universities Program (page 20)
PRIVATELITERARY WORKSHOPSCreative Writing Essay Workshop Independent Editing Workshop Introduction to Literature and Poetry TodayIntroduction to Narrative Journalistic ResearchJournalistic Writing Literary workshop options Poetry and Translation GroupPoetry Workshop Radio Workshop Workshop on Narration and PoetryWriting Workshop
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
FIELD WORK OR WRITING WORKSHOPSAs part of the Literacy Studies Methodology seminar you will
choose to complete fieldwork in a publishing house or participate in writing workshops Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
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FROM UNPACKED STUDENT STORIES
AN EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Participating in an internship at Colegio Teresiano Enrique de Ossoacute a middle school located in the heart of downtown Meacuterida enriched my study abroad experience as it allowed for a cross-cultural exchange and it helped with my Spanish language skills Although I helped students practice their English-speaking skills within the classroom they were always excited and willing to help me practice my Spanish outside of the classroom
These interactions with the students helped me to learn colloquial terms and vocabulary that are used more informally but frequently within the region
Additionally because Colegio Teresiano is a bilingual school it fosters cross-cultural knowledge and understanding For example Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Mexico but the school held their own Thanksgiving celebration full of similar foods and traditions to that of the US I was able to share with the students the significance behind this holiday and why it is widely celebrated To read the entire post visit IFSA-Butlerorgunpacked
BY MO PULTEMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMFALL 2018
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
ACADEMICSbull Take four program classes bull Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture bull Introduction to Spanish Linguistics bull Introduction to Spanish Translation bull Seminar on Methodology of Translationbull Take one integrated university class as part of the Argentine
Universities Program (page 20)
BUENOS AIRES AUPndashSPANISH TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICSA learning community of the Argentine Universities Program
Focus your studies on Spanish translation and linguistics in this unique learning community Program classes designed exclusively for IFSA students complement the integrated university elective and an internship or literary studies methodology seminar provide a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the Spanish language
HOUSING | GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEESSee details for the Argentine Universities Program on page 20
INTERNSHIPSGain valuable work experience through an internship worth
3 US semester credit hours as part of the Seminar on Methodology of Translation class while in Buenos Aires Possible internship placements include newspapers small editing companies small translation companies and other companies for students with more specific translating interests such as financial and technical work Non-credit volunteering opportunities are also available
The internship and IFSA classes really let me delve into Spanish on a whole new levelmdashmore than regular Spanish classes or even immersion on its own ever could The small class size was also great for asking questions getting one-on-one attention and making close friends What we learned in class also translated directly over to tons of conversations with Argentines about regional dialects the politics of language and so much more iexclTodaviacutea lo extrantildeo
Kelly SlateryIFSA AUPndashSpanish Translation and Linguisics
Fall 2017
IFSADIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $10000 TO HELP FUND STUDY ABROAD
Offered in collaboration with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) the IFSA Diversity Scholarship is intended for students with high financial need andor students from traditionally underrepresented groups such as first generation college students or minority students
The scholarship is valued at $10000 for year-long study $5000 for semester $1250 for summer
For more details visit IFSA-Butlerorg or fundforeducationabroadorgapply
MONEY MATTERS
ARGENTINA 25
Photo by IFSA student Grace GouldingUniversidad Nacionial Fall 2018
CALL US AT 8008580229
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
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IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
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GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
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ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
26 CHILE
FROM iexclHOLA
CHILEStudying in Chile will change your life forever widening your view of the world and your home country at the same time
Chile stretches more than 2500 miles north to south but only 217
miles at its widest east to west Within this thin space you can
explore deserts beaches forests volcanoes and glaciers
Chile is an ideal location for foreign study with a good balance
between academics and life experience In Santiago and
Valparaiacuteso you can study at the best universities in Chile and
immerse yourself in a vibrant culture outside the classroom
Explore one of many museums stroll through a pedestrian
mall or relax at a sidewalk cafeacute
Chile is a country with breathtaking landscapes that begs
to be explored Live in a cosmopolitan city just minutes
from mountains and beaches and study at a top South
American university Yoursquoll love it here
Isabel YevenesResident Director Santiago
Claudia SilvaProgram Assistant
Mark SinclairResident Director ValparaIacuteso
Pamela MartiacutenezProgram Assistant
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David GleisnerChilean Universities Program Santiago
Fall 2017
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MARValparaiacuteso Chilersquos second-largest city enjoys an ideal location between the mountains and the sea Known for its romantic elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses the cityrsquos natural amphitheater includes 41 hills with spectacular ocean views Valparaiacutesorsquos Historic Quarter a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site and its vibrant life as the countryrsquos ldquoCultural Capitalrdquo add to its charm Twin city Vintildea del Mar is Chilersquos premier coastal urban center and boasts beautiful beaches and stunning coastline lavish gardens subtropical atmosphere cinemas and dance clubs
SANTIAGOSantiago is the economic political and cultural heart of Chile and therefore an ideal location for a study abroad experience The city enjoys modern infrastructure diverse architecture green parks and a delightful Mediterranean climate Its central location provides opportunities for travel throughout Chile and Latin America while its wide range of cultural and entertainment options will make you want to stay in the city
SANTIAGO Chilean Universities Program Santiago
VALPARAIacuteSO amp VINtildeA DEL MAR Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso
CHILE 27
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
28 CHILE
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include a multi-day excursion in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability
SANTIAGObull A city tour of Santiago including a walking tour of downtown with visits to Cerro San
Cristobal and La Moneda Palace Some activities take you outside of Santiago for a comparative view of Chilean culture Activities may include a vineyard harvest tour or a visit to Pomaire a town where traditional handcraft clay ceramics are created
bull You will take a multi-day excursion to San Pedro de Atacama located in the north of Chile and the driest place on earth You will be surrounded by amazing landscape including Valle de la Luna salt flats altiplanic lagoons volcanoes geysers and hot springs A visit with a local family will expand your understanding of Atacamentildea culture and the importance of llamas in their culture
VALPARAIacuteSObull A tour of Valparaiacuteso offers a deeper look into the local culture of Chilersquos historic port
city and World Heritage site Students may participate in a trip to Nobel Laureate Pablo Nerudarsquos home at Isla Negra and the Las Cruces Marine Research Center or to the Casablanca vineyard tour including grape harvest activities A day trip to Santiago may focus on Chilersquos recent dictatorial experience and related human rights violations the current immigration boom and the new gastronomic and artistic expressions it has introduced
bull A multi-day excursion to southern Chile allows you to engage with the indigenous Mapuche communities in the Andes Mountains region You will explore Mapuche culture through homestays and artisan and recreation workshops Outdoor activities include trekking and white water rafting
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CHILEPhoto by Alberto Miranda San Martiacuten
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
SANTIAGO CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM SANTIAGO bull Live like a localmdashtake
university classes integrated with degree-seeking Chilean students and live with a carefully selected Chilean host family
bull Participate in volunteer opportunities to engage more deeply and give back to the local community
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of Law and Human Rights Astronomy Chile and Latin Americarsquos Indigenous History Geography of Chile Space and Society History and Society in Contemporary ChileLatin America PoliticsSocial Psychology
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Spanish Grammar
Composition and Conversationbull Outstanding academics and unparalleled flexibility in class
choicemdashyou will mix-and-match classes from three top universities where you will take classes with local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Chile bull Universidad de Chile bull Universidad Diego Portalesbull Pair with a language partner for conversational practice and
take advantage of academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Late FebmdashMid-July)
$16475 Fall $16475 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
2957MILLION
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Santiago The program fee includes three meals per day
CHILE 29
VALPARAIacuteSO VINtildeA DEL MAR CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM VALPARAIacuteSO bull Valparaiacuteso provides an
opportunity to examine the economic and psychological factors influencing Latin American politics
bull The city is famous for its charm and picture-perfect views not to mention the art scene and politically active student body
bull Volunteer opportunities allow you to give back to the community and further integrate into Chilean culture
POPULAR CLASSES20th Century Science Technology and SocietyChilean Society and Community Action InternshipContemporary Chilean HistoryExploring Community amp CultureMigration and Interculturalism in Latin AmericaPsychology of Creativity WorkshopSociopolitical History of Latin America 20th Century
ACADEMICSbull Take the program class Advanced Oral and Written
Spanish and mix-and-match classes from two outstanding universities with degree-seeking local students
bull Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica de Valparaiacuteso bull Universidad Teacutecnica Federico Santa Mariacuteabull You will be paired with a language partner for further
conversational practice and you will have access to academic tutors throughout the semester
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
25 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Late JulymdashMid-Dec) Spring (Mid-FebmdashMid-July)
$15995 Fall $15995 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Valparaiacuteso The program fee includes three meals per day
INTERNSHIPGain valuable experience while participating in an
optional credit-bearing internship Options may include working with children and youth in community organizations performing arts groups working with the disabled conducting marketing and outreach working with the homeless or engaging in environmental and science education
DIRECTED RESEARCHOpt to complete a directed research project and earn 6
US semester credit hours You will work closely with IFSA staff and Chilean university faculty to develop a substantial research project Through a combination of methodology seminars and meetings with your research sponsor you will explore a topic of interest throughout the semester
CALL US AT 8008580229
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
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Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
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NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
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copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
iexclPURA VIDA
COSTA RICAThis delightful Central American country is tiny but full of a rich biodiversity that is largely protected through reserves national parks and wildlife refuges
Though Costa Rica has only 03 percent of the worldrsquos landmass it
has 5 percent of the worldrsquos biodiversity You can find more than
900 species of birds in Costa Rica mdash more than in all of North
America Itrsquos no wonder that Costa Rica is regularly ranked
among the happiest nations in the world With the wide variety
of outdoor adventures in this small country yoursquoll never want
for something to do Hiking through the rainforest sunning at
the beach or ziplining through the cloud forest all await
Whether you want to explore the educational system of
Costa Rica or examine the environmental conservation
sustainable tourism and community development that
the country advocates Costa Rica is a great location
for your study abroad experience Come join us
FROM
Rodney VargasResident Director
Angelica LeitonAdministrative Assistant
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
HEREDIAAn active student-friendly suburb of San Joseacute Heredia is a city in the mountains With volcanic national parks tropical forests and downtown life just minutes away you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city including sports a variety of ethnic foods and events such as concerts and speakers In your spare time visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia
SAN JOSEacute
HEREDIA Universidad Nacional
COSTA RICA 31
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
32 COSTA RICA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Cultural activities expose students to Costa Ricarsquos beautiful landscape and wildlife through the nature culture and gastronomy of the Costa Rican Caribbean coast You will discover the secrets of cacao during a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve a national wildlife refuge while you learn about the rich marine ecosystems An excursion to a Permaculture and Sustainability farm in Providencia de Dota in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca you will learn about rural ecotourism and sustainable living and its importance in Costa Rica Explore ldquothe jewel in the crown of cloud forest reservesrdquo in the Monteverde Nature Reserve where you will visit a local womenrsquos cooperative and visit an organic coffee plantation that ends with a canopy tour hovering above the cloud forest
bull Visits to Costa Ricarsquos Teatro Nacional Museo Nacional and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum take students outside of Heredia and into the nationrsquos capital of San Jose You will attend a workshop for painting Sarchi oxcarts Costa Ricarsquos most famous craft You also have the opportunity to spend a half-day visiting Corso Lecheria a sustainable dairy and strawberry farm near the Poas Volcano where you learn how cheese is made in addition to other dairy farm secrets
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
COSTA RICAPhoto by IFSA student Loretta Schamberger
Universidad Nacional Fall 2017
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
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MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
HEREDIA UNIVERSIDADNACIONAL bull Yoursquoll find great academic
opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional all within the reach of ecological sites national parks beaches and nearby hiking trails
bull Focus on peace sustainability and the environment
bull A short distance from your home stay you can visit a rainforest a waterfall or a volcano
POPULAR CLASSESCosta Rican HistoryEcology and Sustainable DevelopmentEducation for DiversityFeminist Perspectives and New Development ApproachesPolitical System and Foreign Policy in Costa Rica Sociology of LifeSpanish Syntax
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in the Advanced Spanish core classbull Universidad Nacional combines excellent academics
with opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community
bull Join an exciting diverse student body in smaller class sizes at an innovative university
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
HEREDIA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESLEARNING COMMUNITY bull Focus on environmental
studies in one of the worldrsquos most eco-friendly destinations
bull Combine specialized environmental studies and an advanced Spanish class with integrated classes at Universidad Nacional
bull Program excursions and activities focus on environmental conservation sustainable tourism and community development
bull Environmental volunteer opportunities are available
POPULAR CLASSESApplied EcologyDevelopment and Economic Growth in Latin America and the
CaribbeanEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsInternational Environmental PoliciesNatural Resources Culture and SustainabilityRegional Integration
ACADEMICSbull Enroll in Advanced Spanish and the program core class
Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica which includes hands-on experiences and field excursions
bull Complete your class load with three integrated classes with local degree-seeking students
GPA | APPLICATION DEADLINES | FEES
275 GPA minimum for considerationLANGUAGE 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent required
APRIL 1 NOVEMBER 1 Fall (Mid-JulymdashMid-Nov) Spring (Early FebmdashMid-June)
$15825 Fall $16325 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please see IFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
139139 COSTA RICA 33
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
You will be paired with a carefully selected host family in Heredia The program fee includes three meals per day
CALL US AT 8008580229
Photo by IFSA student Grace Goulding Universidad Nacional Fall 2018
iexclHOLAFROM
CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
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IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
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LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
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GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
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CUBAExperience Cuba home to some of Latin Americarsquos most fascinating cultures and an ideal location for the adventurous and open-minded study abroad student
This beautiful nation is just 90 miles southeast of the Florida Keys
but when yoursquore here yoursquoll feel a world away Although Cuba
shares many aspects of its physical beauty with its neighborsmdash
pristine beaches lush green mountains and urban palm
treesmdashits culture politics and economy are unlike any other
Since opening Cubarsquos first study abroad program nearly 20
years ago IFSA has been welcoming students like you to
the island nation
In Cuba you will come face-to-face with history
and learn firsthand how historic events influence
the present At the same time you will see daily
adjustments as the country adapts to constant
changes and prepares for the future
Rose Ana BerbeoResident Director
Nadia ReyesProgram Coordinator
34 CUBA
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
HAVANAHavana is the capital city and leading commercial center of Cuba Its signature architecture dots every corner of the city lending a distinctly historic air to the casual Caribbean atmosphere that permeates Cuban society A colorful ocean view provides a postcard-perfect backdrop to the city while the active discussions about history politics music and baseball fill the air Havana is past and future in one place constantly evolving
HAVANAUniversidad de La Habana
CUBA 35
36 CUBA
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
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Find us on
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Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
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NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
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Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
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IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Activities such as concerts dance performances and art exhibitions get you outside of the classroom and into Cuban culture You will have the opportunity to engage in annual events such as the Havana Film Festival and the Havana International Book Fair
bull Excursions to cities in central and eastern Cuba such as Trinidad Santa Clara or Santiago may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites that provide insight into life outside the capital
bull A visit to western Cuba to explore Las Terrazas an intentional community within a biosphere reserve built on reforestation sustainability and environmental protection may include a guided tour of the coffee plantation ruins and the ecovillage as well as a visit to the San Juan River
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
CUBA
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
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50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
GPA30 GPA minimum for consideration LANGUAGE5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Late AugmdashMid-Dec)
OCTOBER 15Spring (Late JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$16975 Fall$16975 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
21MILLION
HAVANAUNIVERSIDAD DE LA HABANA
Nestled between mountains Havana offers a unique Latin American experience Yoursquoll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad de La Habana Cubarsquos oldest and most prestigious university which attracts students from throughout Latin America and around the world In Cuba yoursquoll be within reach of ecological sites national parks beautiful beaches and nearby hiking trails
ACADEMICSbull All classes are integrated with Cuban students
and an Academic Coordinator will guide you through registration and other academic matters
bull Elective classes are available in a variety of disciplines
bull Participate in a multi-day academic excursion to a rural part of Cuba where you will participate in community activities and live like a local
POPULAR CLASSESAfro-Caribbean StudiesAnthropology of FoodCaribbean ArtCuban FilmCuban LiteratureHistory of CubaMarxist and Leninist PhilosophyPolitical EconomyProblems Social Structure and InequalityRural Cultures of CubaSociology of HealthTendencies of Contemporary Capitalism
Students on the IFSA Cuba program are placed in small groups in private homes
Rooms are shared doubles with air conditioning shared bathroom and access to a refrigerator The program fee includes breakfast and dinner daily students can purchase lunches on or near campus
I continue to reflect upon my experience in Cuba what it means to have visited and what it means to be back in the States after such an adventure I am grateful to all the people who welcomed me and took me into their shared experience They taught me that it is important to see and recognize each other as individuals and the enormity of the world feels smaller and less intimidating when we meet others outside of our own countryrdquo
Anna SantiagoUniversidad de La Habana
Fall 2016
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
CUBA 37
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
FROM iquestQUEacute ONDA
MEXICOThe combination of the great Mayan civilization with Spanish roots will transport you to a time and place difficult to imagine until you experience it
Meacuterida also known as ldquoLa Ciudad Blancardquo because of the
widespread use of white limestone and paint is a living laboratory
of ancient cultures still present today through architecture
language and amazing cuisine with contemporary Meacuterida as a
lively center Through different experiences classes faculty
friends local families travel and exposure to life here you
will challenge old myths of Mexico break stereotypes and
redefine identities You will go from tourist to traveler from
seeing to observing and from bystander to connector
Study alongside Mexican students at outstanding local
universities while by contrasting some of the worldrsquos
famous archaeological sites with cities as amazing as
Mexico City Chiapas and Havana Cuba
Diana ArizagaResident Director
Francisco Fernaacutendez RepettoAcademic Director
Tania GonźalezProgram Assistant
38 MEXICO
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
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Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
MEacuteRIDAThe capital and largest city of Yucataacuten Meacuterida lies in sharp contrast to many Americansrsquo stereotypes about Mexican cities The city is compact and tranquil yet also a cos-mopolitan center of culture in southern Mexico Itrsquos also famed for having a relaxed attitude and student- friendly atmosphere Early Spanish architecture adds to Meacuteridarsquos beauty and personifies the cityrsquos long history while a thriving Mayan influence shows in the local language and dress In your spare time take advantage of free evening concerts and Meacuteridarsquos exciting nightlife
MEacuteRIDAMeacuterida Universities Program
YUCATAN PENINSULA
MEXICO 39
MEXICO CITY
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
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MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
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Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
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NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
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Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
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copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
40 MEXICO
IFSA hosts cultural activities unique to each program and term to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people We also include multi-day excursions in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Excursion destinations and activities may vary or change based on availability bull One-day trips to the Ek-Balam archaeological site provide you with the opportunity
to experience the history of Meacuterida outside the classroom Visit the city of Valladolid swim in a local cenote and view one of the best preserved Mayan grand scale masks Other trips and activities include multi-day trips to Uxmal a bus tour of Meacuterida a visit to the Museum of the Mayan World and a trip to Chiapas
bull A three-day community service project including a homestay experience with a Mayan family allows for immersion into contemporary rural Mayan reality Chiapas-public health concentration students visit the Museum of Mayan Medicine where you will interact with a group of midwives and a Doula training center
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
MEXICO
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
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PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
GPA25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Mid-AugmdashEarly Dec) OCTOBER 15Spring (Early JanmdashMid-May)
FEES$15575 Fall $15575 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
777
MEacuteRIDAMEacuteRIDA UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM
Explore how Mexico balances 21st century realities with the enduring influence of the pre-Hispanic Mayan empire You will participate in multi-day excursions to locations such as Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas where you will interact with complexities of the local culture and learn how the Mayan influence is thread differently throughout Mexico Take advantage of opportunities to engage deeply with the local community through volunteer work and enjoy the same benefits as degree-seeking Mexican students including discounts for transportation and events and access to all facilities at both universities
POPULAR CLASSESAnthropology of CavesDisability and SocietyEducational PsychologyEpidemiology and Public HealthFinancial AccountingGrowth and DevelopmentHistory of Mexico-USA RelationsMayan CultureMexican AnthropologyRacism and Indigenous Peoples
ACADEMICSbull All students take two program classes
(Advanced Spanish and Exploring Yucataacuten Community amp Culture) and choose from electives taught at two universities in Meacuterida
bull Universidad Autoacutenoma de Yucataacuten one of Mexicorsquos most prestigious universities
bull Universidad Modelo a private university with excellent academic facilities
bull Conduct field research in a topic of interest through the Directed Research class You will work with a faculty member to explore your topic in greater depth producing an academic research paper as part of the 3-credit class
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family The program fee
includes three meals per day and laundry services IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
PUBLIC HEALTH LEARNING COMMUNITY Take part in a specialized academic
concentration focused on Public Health This opportunity offers you an in-depth exploration of the subject through coursework on Public Health and life sciences at the university and work with local health professionals in rural and urban settings to examine traditional and non-traditional approaches to health care As part of the program class Contemporary Issues in Public Health you will participate with a public health organization to complete a field project or a service project at UADYrsquoS Hoy en Tu Comunidad You will also visit a Mayan community to meet a midwife a bonesetter and an herbal doctor among other related activities
MEXICO 41
iexclBUENOS DIAS
PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
PERU 45
ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
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ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
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copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
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PERUFROM
In Peru you can climb the highlands of Machu Picchu surf the waves of the Pacific Ocean or go bird-watching in the Amazon rainforest
In this melting pot of cultures and traditions you will be amazed by
Perursquos diversity outstanding cuisine and long history Known best
for the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu Peru also boasts the largest
pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas
Study everything from business and economics to politics
and sociology in Peru Examine social realities and work
with a local NGO gaining valuable experience in a global
setting while contributing to the community Archaeology
majors can work at a pre-Incan site contributing to the
excavation of a site under exploration today
Meanwhile enjoy the benefits of city life in Lima with
the beach and the mountains within easy reach
Danny GibbonsResident Director
Laura GonźalezHousing Coordinator
42 PERU
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LATIN AMERICA 51 CALL US AT 8008580229
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
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Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
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NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
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Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
LIMAOne of the most cosmopolitan and important capitals in South America Lima is in a stunningly beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes surrounded by the Pacific Ocean A modern city with historical elements still intact Lima is known worldwide for its fantastic cuisine and wide variety of museums archaeological sites and famous architectural treasures The cityrsquos local markets feature beautiful crafts silver products and jewelry and its youth-friendly entertainment attracts students from around the world In addition Limarsquos location on the Pacific is ideal for all kinds of activities from water sports to hang gliding from the cliffs over the beaches
LIMAPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
PERU 43
44 PERU
IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
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ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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del Peruacute | 45
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Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
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Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
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Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
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UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
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Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
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Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
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Available Terms and Application Deadlines
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Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
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IFSA hosts cultural activities to enhance your understanding of the local culture and people These as well as excursions are included in your program fee to supplement your semester abroad Destinations may vary and activities may change based on availability
bull Explore areas in and around Lima by visiting an Afro-Peruvian town where students learn about Afro-Peruvian influence in local culture on music dance and food Learn how to play the cajOacuten (a drum box) and dances like festejo and zapateo and see the pre-Hispanic past of Lima unfold in Huaca Pucllana an ancient archaeological site
bull A breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu takes you to Cusco and through the ruins of llantaytambo Visit Caral an ancient city dating back to 3000 BC that was discovered in 1994 and is still under excavation
ACTIVITIESexcursions
Cultural Engagement
PERU
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
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GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
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del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
LIMAPONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOacuteLICA DEL PERUacute
Live and learn in Peru a melting pot of cultures with world-recognized cuisine music and dance from Africa Asia and Europe combined with local indigenous populations You can choose to get involved in Peruvian social economic and political issues through community service and research with major non-governmental organizations in Lima while taking advantage of outstanding academics at one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America
ACADEMICSbull Take two program classes (Advanced
Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture Peruvian Social Reality) for 7 US semester credit hours
bull Study alongside local Peruvian students in electives that you choose from the classes offered at Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute
bull You will work with a local NGO throughout the semester as part of the required Peruvian Social Reality class Available organizations focus on human rights womenrsquos movements ecology homelessness and more
bull Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration in Lima
POPULAR CLASSESArchaeology ThemesCommunication and Social ConflictsCrime and SocietyFilmGender and EducationGender and PoliticsLabor EconomicsPeru in Modern TimesPhoneticsPolitical SociologyUrban Geography
GPA 25 GPAminimum for consideration LANGUAGE4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
APPLICATIONDEADLINESAPRIL 1 Fall (Early AugmdashMid-Dec) NOVEMBER 1Spring (Early MarchmdashMid-July) FEES$16625 Fall $16125 Spring Fees based on 2019 Please seeIFSA-Butlerorg for current rates
97MILLION
GENDER STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
Study in a specialized academic learning community focused on gender issues gaining in-depth knowledge about the subject via coursework and engagement with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on gender issues Through your community service explore Peruvian social economic and political issues
IFSA arranges housing with a carefully selected host family in the residential
suburbs of Miraflores The program fee includes two meals a day Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday IFSA houses only one student per family for maximum cultural and language integration
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student Kate IidaPontifica Universidad Catoacutelica Del Peruacute Spring 2018
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ACCOUNTINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del
Peruacute | 45
ADVERTISINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AFRICAN STUDIESCubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
AGRICULTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AMERICAN HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ANCIENT HISTORYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ANIMAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ANIMATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ANTHROPOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHAEOLOGYMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ART EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ART HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ASIAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTRONOMYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ASTROPHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ATHLETIC TRAININGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE SCIENCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOCHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
46 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
BIOTECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
BOTANYChileChilean Universities Santiagp
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
BUSINESS LAWChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CERAMICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CHEMISTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33 Partnership
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CIVIL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CLASSICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE DISORDERSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMMUNITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
CREATIVE WRITINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINOLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
CULTURAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
DANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ECOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra KusiakUniversidad de La Habana Spring 2018
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LATIN AMERICA 49 LATIN AMERICA 49
Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
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Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
EARTH SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
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| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
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Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
50 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
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At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
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Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
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Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
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Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
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UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
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Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
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Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
ECONOMICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English
| 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EDUCATION STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGINEERING (GENERAL)ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENGLISHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
EUROPEAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FASHION DESIGNMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FILM PRODUCTIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FILMCINEMA STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FINE ARTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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48 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
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Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
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Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
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COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
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Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (OTHER)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
FORESTRYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
FRENCHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
GENETICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
GEOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GERMANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
GRAPHIC DESIGNArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
GREEK (MODERN AND CLASSICAL)ArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENTMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH EDUCATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEALTH PROMOTIONCosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
HEALTH STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HEBREWArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
HUMAN RESOURCESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
HUMAN RIGHTSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Photo by IFSA student David Gleisner Chilean Universities Program Santiago Fall 2017
CALL US AT 8008580229
HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNSHIPSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
ITALIANChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
JEWELRY MAKINGMexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
JOURNALISMArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
KINESIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LAW LEGAL STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
LINGUISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
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Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
LITERATUREArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MARINE SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MATHEMATICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDIA MULTIMEDIA STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MEDICINEPREMEDICALChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MEDIEVAL HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
METEOROLOGYPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MICROBIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MIDWIFERYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MINING ENGINEERINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MUSEUM STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MUSIC COMPOSITIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
MUSIC EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MUSIC PERFORMANCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
NEUROSCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NURSINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
NUTRITION FOOD SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PAINTINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PEACECONFLICT STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
PHARMACY PHARMACOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PHILOSOPHYArgentinaBusiness and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHOTOGRAPHYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
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Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
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Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
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Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
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COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
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UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
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HUMAN SERVICESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
ILLUSTRATION DRAWINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDIGENOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTELLIGENCE SECURITY STUDIESPeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERIOR DESIGNPeru Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
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MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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Photo by IFSA student Aleksandra Kusiak Universidad de La Habana Spring 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Matthew Schofield Argentine Universities Program Fall 2017
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
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ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MARKETINGArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
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del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
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CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
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PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
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Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
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Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
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Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
PHYSICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
POETRYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POLITICAL SCIENCEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
POPULATION STUDIESDEMOGRAPHYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PSYCHOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC GLOBAL HEALTHChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PUBLIC POLICY POLICY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
PUBLIC RELATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
RELIGIOUS STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
RHETORICArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
ROBOTICSChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SCULPTUREChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SECONDARY EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL JUSTICEArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SOCIAL POLICYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIAL WORKArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SOCIOLOGYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
AVAILABLESUBJECTS
52 LATIN AMERICA IFSA-BUTLERORGCHART
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPANISHArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20Business and Economics in English | 18Psychology in English | 19
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
CubaUniversidad de La Habana | 37
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPECIAL EDUCATIONChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SPEECH PATHOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
STATISTICSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDENT TEACHINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
STUDIO ARTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
SURVEYINGChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGECosta RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
TELECOMMUNICATIONSArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEATER DRAMAArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
THEOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
TRANSLATIONArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
URBAN STUDIESChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
VETERINARY STUDIES SCIENCEChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTChileChilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIESArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
PeruPontificia Universidad Catoacutelica
del Peruacute | 45
WORLD HISTORYArgentinaArgentine Universities Program | 20
ChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
MexicoMeacuterida Universities Program | 41
ZOOLOGYChileChilean Universities Santiago | 29Chilean Universities Valparaiacuteso | 29
Costa RicaUniversidad Nacional | 33
Photo by IFSA student Alexis TreegerAUP Spanish Translation and Linguistics Fall 2017
LATIN AMERICA 53
Photo by IFSA student Katherine McDonald Chilean Universities Program Fall 2018
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
54 LATIN AMERICA
Photo by IFSA student Emily Vena Pondificia Universidad Catogravelica del Peruacute Fall 2017
Photo by IFSA student Miranda Almeida Universidad Nacional Spring 2018
IFSA ampBUTLER UNIVERSITYIFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana as a provider of study abroad programming for US undergraduates Over time IFSA has maintained its independence as a non-profit organization and its close connection as an affiliate of Butler University a nationally recognized comprehensive university
In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students Butler University endorses all IFSA-taught courses through a faculty committee that
reviews course syllabi and provides curriculum advice verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds expectations Contributing to our high level of academic integrity Butler University reviews all IFSA programs prior to program launch and representatives from the university serve on IFSA advisory panels our National Advisors Council Executive Committee and our Board of Directors
At the conclusion of your program you and your home institution will receive a Butler University transcript with your overseas credit and grades translated to the US system making it faster and easier to receive credit for your coursework
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
LATIN AMERICA 55
Photo by IFSA student Kelliher Chin Universidad de La Habana
Spring 2017
CONNECT WITH USWith 105 programs in 20 countries around the globe we are sure to have
a program that fits your needs Our dedicated team of program advisors will help guide you through the program selection and application
process Whether you are looking for a specific course to take abroad or you have questions about the location yoursquove selected we can
help Contact us today to start the process
INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46278
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
80085802298 AM mdash 5 PM EASTERN
Find us on
ifsastudyabroad
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
56 LATIN AMERICA
Institute for Study Abroad The Alliance for Global Education Exploring Community amp
Culture CHART and Future-Focused Study Abroad are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
3179409336 | 8008580229 IFSA-Butlerorg
NATIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMarne Ausec
Theresa CannJessica FetridgeCori FilsonJennifer FritzBrian HarleyMartha JohnsonCarol Lebold Sue Mennicke Heather Powell BrownersquoDimeji TogundeJ Scott Van Der MeidDaniella WiddowsScott Wilson
Taylor WoodmanJill McKinney
Kenyon CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeNorthwestern UniversitySkidmore College
Bucknell UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstFranklin amp Marshall CollegeColorado CollegeSpelman CollegeBrandeis UniversityHampden-Sydney CollegeSewanee The University of the SouthUniversity of Maryland College Park Butler University (Ex Officio)
56 LATIN AMERICA
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
PROGRAM COMPARISON
ARGENTINA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Business amp Economics in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Psychology in English None 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
Argentine Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Internship Buenos Aires 29 million April 1 November 1
CHILE Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Chilean Universities Program Santiago 4 semesters 275 Research Santiago 7 million April 1 November 1
Chilean Universities Program Valparaiacuteso 4 semesters 25 Internship Valparaiacuteso 295000 April 1 November 1
COSTA RICA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
UNA Environmental Studies 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
Universidad Nacional Partnership 4 semesters 275 Volunteering Heredia 139000 April 1 November 1
CUBA Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Universidad de La Habana Partnership 5 semesters 30 Volunteering Havana 21 million April 1 October 15
MEXICO Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
PopulationAvailable Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Meacuterida Universities Program 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Directed Research Meacuterida 777000 April 1 October 15
PERU Spanish Requirement GPA Distinctive Learning Component City City
Population
Available Terms and Application Deadlines
Fall Spring
Pontificia Universidad Catoacutelica del Peruacute Partnership 4 semesters 25 Community-based Learning Lima 97 million April 1 November 1
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba
For more details about our programs please see our other catalogs
ASIA amp PACIFIC | EUROPE amp MIDDLE EAST | SUMMER
IFSA-Butlerorg 8008580229 | 3179409336
copy 2019 IFSA Printed in the USA
Iquitos Peru
Heredia Costa Rica Santiago ChileVinales Cuba