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IFSA-Butler: Argentine Universities

 

Through the Institute for Study Abroad at Butler University, Whitman students may study with Argentine and U.S. students in the vibrant metropolis of Buenos Aires. The program offers the opportunity for students proficient in Spanish to take courses at four different universities in the capital, including the prestigious Universidad de Buenos Aires. Students also have the option to enroll in specialized academic tracks focusing on topics like human rights; gender, diversity, and minority studies; literature; theatre; and cinema.  In addition to living in an apartment with local hosts, this program assigns a local graduate student tutor to each student to help participants navigate the Argentine university system.

Fields of study:

Spanish literature, Latin American studies, history, international relations, politics, economics, philosophy, religion, sociology and psychology

Eligibility:

Minimum of five semesters of college Spanish or the equivalent and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Semesters Offered:

Fall, Spring, Academic Year

Calendar:

July-December; February-July

Credits:

15-16 credits per semester - Required Courses:
Spanish Language and Argentine Culture (3 credits)
Two to four electives at the Center and/or local universities (3-6 credits each)

Credit Conversion:

1 IFSA-Butler credit = 1 Whitman credit

Housing:

In apartments with Argentine hosts, who are typically single-parent families, young professional couples or elderly widows

Meals:

Thirteen meals per week are provided in the host family

Internships:

Unpaid, non-credit internships may be available and arranged after arrival

Scholarships:

See Link to Financial Aid