IFSA: Mendoza Universities Program
For Whitman students wishing to study in a smaller city in the Southern Cone of Latin America, Whitman has partnered with IFSA in Mendoza, Argentina. Students will enroll in an intensive Spanish language and culture course with a strong focus on the nuances of Argentine Spanish. Program participants will take the remainder of their courses at the program center, at the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, a public university known for its studio arts program, and/or at Universidad de Congreso, a smaller and newer private university in downtown Mendoza. All courses are taught in Spanish by Argentine professors.
“Living with a host family was such an amazing and helpful experience. IFSA does a really good job of matching students with host families. Some people lived with older single women, some with married couples, some with families with kids, and all with a variety of involvement and independence within the family (all of which you get to preference on the survey for family matching). Living with a host family was such a great way to improve my Spanish and learn about Argentine culture and family structure. I think the host family experience is crucial for study abroad if you really do want to integrate and immerse yourself in the language and culture of the country.” - Maria K. ‘17
Fields of study: |
Spanish language and literature, studio art, art history, economics, politics, theater, history, geography, music, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and others |
Eligibility: |
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 (Whitman requirement) |
Language Prerequisite: |
Four semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent |
Credits: |
15-18 credits per semester - Required Courses: |
Credit Conversion: |
1 IFSA credit = 1 Whitman credit |
Internships: |
None, however, non-credit volunteer opportunities are available |
Housing: |
Homestays |
Meals: |
Host family provides two meals per day Sunday-Friday and one meal on Saturday |
Semesters Offered: |
Fall, Spring, Academic Year |
Calendar: |
July–December (semester 2); February–July (semester 1) |
Scholarships: |
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Program Link: |
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Memorial Building 205
345 Boyer Ave.
Walla Walla, WA 99362 -
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