10 Best Study Abroad Programs in Latin America

Ready to swap your textbooks for tropical adventures and your school슬롯사이트™s campus for colorful cities? Then pack your bags because studying abroad in Latin America is your ticket to an incredible adventure!  

From the vibrant rainforests of Monteverde to the tango-filled streets of Buenos Aires, 슬롯머신슬롯사이트™s Latin America study abroad programs offer something for everyone. Explore ancient ruins, savor diverse cuisines, and create lifelong memories with your classmates. Get excited 슬롯사이트“ an adventure in Latin America is just around the corner! 

What are the Best Study Abroad Programs in Latin America? 

Buckle up as we take you through our incredible lineup of Latin America study abroad programs! Each program offers a thrilling mix of cultural exploration, top-notch academics, and adventures that will make your study abroad experience unforgettable. Whether you슬롯사이트™re looking to study abroad in the spring, summer, fall, or winter, we have a vast array of programs for you to choose from!  

Let슬롯사이트™s jump right into our top 10 Latin America programs! 

Program #1: Summer Global Internship (Buenos Aires, Argentina) 

Does Argentina study abroad catch your attention? Great, because we have the perfect program for you! Our Summer Global Internship program allows you to spend your summer earning real-world work experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina슬롯사이트™s dynamic capital.  During this eight-week session, you슬롯사이트™ll soak up the city슬롯사이트™s rich Latin culture, sharpen your professional skills, and enhance your global perspective in one of Latin America슬롯사이트™s hottest economic spots. 

When you apply to become a 슬롯머신 intern, our team will work closely with you to find the perfect internship that matches your unique goals and interests. From education and health science to finance and manufacturing, we슬롯사이트™ve got placements in a variety of industries. And don슬롯사이트™t worry about the competition 슬롯사이트“ we슬롯사이트™ll help you ace the interview process with resume tips, interview prep, and all the support you need to land that dream spot! 

• Program Length: 8 weeks
• Credit: 6 semester hours/9 quarter hours
• Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA 

Program #2: Liberal Arts (Santiago, Chile) 

If you슬롯사이트™re ready to take your Spanish skills to the next level and are looking for Chile study abroad programs, keep reading! 슬롯머신's Liberal Arts program was thoughtfully designed to help students polish and advance their Spanish while building a broad understanding of Chilean history and culture in Santiago.  

Chile's dynamic and cosmopolitan capital is a wonderful setting for students to study alongside local Chileans at 슬롯머신's partner institutions: Universidad de Chile, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC), and Universidad Diego Portales. On top of that, your courses will be enhanced by co-curricular excursions and activities organized by 슬롯머신, designed to deepen your classroom learning and boost your intercultural understanding! 

• Program Length: 18 weeks
• Credit: 15-18 semester hours/22.5-27 quarter hours
• Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA 

Read More: Santiago vs. Buenos Aires: Which is Better? 

Program #3: Liberal Arts (Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic) 

Following our exploration of the Liberal Arts program in Santiago, Chile, get ready to dive into another Liberal Arts program 슬롯사이트“ this time in the stunning Caribbean city of Santiago de los Caballeros! This program will allow you to elevate your Spanish language skills and learn about the development of the society, culture, business, economics, and politics of the island of Hispaniola. All courses are taught by 슬롯머신 Santiago and Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM). 

Here you슬롯사이트™ll be based in the central valley of El Cibao in the northeastern part of the island, in Santiago de los Caballeros (the Heartland City), which is the second-largest city in the country. Surrounded by breathtaking mountainous scenery, you슬롯사이트™ll experience a true taste of Dominican culture as you immerse yourself in this vibrant region. If you got your sights set on Dominican Republic study abroad, this program might just be your ideal match! 

• Program Length: 14 weeks
• Credit: 15-18 semester hours/22.5-27 quarter hours
• Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA 

Program #4: Tropical Ecology + Conservation (Monteverde, Costa Rica) 

Discover the rich biodiversity of Monteverde슬롯사이트™s tropical cloud forest, where conservation efforts, environmental education, ecotourism, and the local community work together to protect this unique ecosystem from climate change. Passionate about environmental and natural sciences? Through this Costa Rica study abroad program, you'll gain hands-on experience and practical skills all while exploring the wild and wonderful biodiversity of the tropics. Plus, you슬롯사이트™ll get the chance to learn Spanish and connect with the local community in their native language! In the final weeks of the program, you'll put your knowledge to the test by conducting an independent research project. 

• Program Length: 16 weeks
• Credit: 17-18 semester hours/25.5-27 quarter hours
• Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA 

Program #5: Summer in Mérida (Mérida, Mexico) 

Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, this Mexico study abroad program offers a unique blend of academic excellence and cultural exploration set against the backdrop of Mérida슬롯사이트™s stunning architecture and lively streets. When class is in session, you슬롯사이트™ll take courses led by expert faculty across a wide range of subjects. Outside the classroom, you슬롯사이트™ll have every opportunity to explore all Mérida has to offer, including guided tours to ancient Mayan ruins (like Chichén Itzá and Uxmal) and visits to the natural wonders of the region (like stunning cenotes). 

• Program Length: 4 weeks
• Credit: 3-4 semester hours/4.5-6 quarter hours
• Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA 

Program #6: Semester in Buenos Aires (Argentina) 

Spend a full semester abroad in Buenos Aires where you will immerse yourself in the charming life, rich history, and dynamic culture of Argentina슬롯사이트™s famous port city. Buenos Aires is the perfect study abroad destination for students eager to explore Latin America and develop their Spanish language skills.  

This program invites you to enroll in a variety of exciting courses at 슬롯머신 Buenos Aires and 슬롯머신슬롯사이트™s esteemed partner schools 슬롯사이트“ Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad del Salvador. You슬롯사이트™ll also have the option to complete an internship to gain global work experience, engage in a credit-bearing service learning project, or take a 슬롯머신-delivered language courses to improve your Spanish proficiency! 

• Program Length: 18 weeks
• Credit: 12-18 semester hours/18-27 quarter hours
• Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA 

Program #7: Open Campus Block (Santiago, Chile) 

Boasting world-class cuisine, exotic suburban areas, and prominent neoclassical architecture, Santiago is an incredible location for a six, 12, or 18-week adventure through our Open Campus Block program. You'll learn from our expert faculty in a wide range of subject areas from business to sociology to the arts! For a flexible study abroad experience, check out our Open Campus Block program! 

• Program Length: Six, 12, or 18 weeks
• Credit: 6-7 per block semester hours/9-10.5 per block quarter hours
• Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA 

Program #8: Summer Community Public Health (Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic) 

Looking to spend your summer exploring the complexities of healthcare in developing nations? We슬롯사이트™ve got the program just for you! Between exciting classroom instruction and hands-on fieldwork in urban and rural settings, you슬롯사이트™ll get a close look and new perspective on the social and health issues facing the Dominican Republic. All courses are delivered in Spanish by 슬롯머신슬롯사이트™s partner school, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), a top-ranked Dominican Republic university. You슬롯사이트™ll also have the opportunity to complete a five-day rural stay in Comedero Abajo, in the Central Cibao valley, as well as other immersive co-curricular activities. 

• Program Length: 9 weeks
• Credit: 10 semester hours/15 quarter hours
• Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA 

Program #9: Sustainability + the Environment (Monteverde, Costa Rica) 

Join 슬롯머신 Monteverde for a life-changing adventure that enhances your knowledge and skills while taking your Spanish to the next level. This program is for students from all fields of study interested in digging into today's pressing environmental issues. When class is in session, you'll take three required content courses, an internship, and a Spanish language course. Outside the classroom, you'll participate in activities on local farms, natural reserves, field stations, and other experiences that provide intercultural understanding. 

• Program Length: 16 weeks
• Credit: 16-17 semester hours/24-25.5 quarter hours
• Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA 

Read More: Costa Rica vs. Argentina: Which is Better for Study Abroad? 

Program #10: Summer STEM + Society (Mérida, Mexico) 

Your home base for this program is Mérida, a stunning and historic colonial city centrally located on the Yucatán Peninsula and just 20 minutes from the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. In less than a two-hour drive you슬롯사이트™ll find biodiverse nature reserves, UNESCO archaeological sites, and charming historic towns where you can enjoy lunch alongside locals while improving your Spanish language skills.  

Select one or up to two six-week blocks at any 슬롯머신 Open Campus Block location: Either stay in Mérida for both blocks or go mobile and spend your second block in another Open Campus Block location! 

• Program Length: Six or 12 weeks
• Credit: 6-7 per block semester hours/9-10.5 per block quarter hours
• Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA 

Where Will You Go? 

Now that you슬롯사이트™ve been introduced to our top Latin America programs, are you ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? With five countries to choose from, we슬롯사이트™re confident there슬롯사이트™s a program that perfectly aligns with your study abroad goals! Whether you슬롯사이트™re drawn to Buenos Aires' lively streets, Monteverde슬롯사이트™s diverse ecosystems, Santiago de los Caballeros슬롯사이트™ vibrant culture, Santiago슬롯사이트™s bustling energy, or Mérida슬롯사이트™s historic charm, you슬롯사이트™re in for an eye-opening adventure that will redefine your college experience! 

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