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The Liberal Arts study abroad program in Buenos Aires, Argentina helps students gain a critical appreciation of Argentina and its importance in Latin America from a social sciences and humanities perspective. This is achieved through CIEE courses offered at Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales and direct enrollment courses in aca... read moreThe Liberal Arts study abroad program in Buenos Aires, Argentina helps students gain a critical appreciation of Argentina and its importance in Latin America from a social sciences and humanities perspective. This is achieved through CIEE courses offered at Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales and direct enrollment courses in academic departments and faculties at Universidad de Buenos Aires, Pontificia Universidad Católica, and Instituto Universitario Nacional de Arte. Students immerse themselves in the Argentine culture by living with a host family or in a student residence.
Academic Program
Established in 1993, the CIEE Study Center in Buenos Aires includes specialized courses in a variety of disciplines taught by experts in various academic fields, and taught exclusively to CIEE students. In addition, students are required to take direct enrollment courses within academic departments and faculties at the Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), the Pontificia Universidad Catolica Argentina (UCA), and the Instituto Universitario Nacional de Arte (IUNA). This arrangement allows CIEE students to combine the specialized, more personalized "think tank" atmosphere of FLACSO with the vibrant and challenging Argentine university life of UBA, UCA, and IUNA. Given the acknowledged excellence of the faculty and the wide range of course offerings, the CIEE program is suitable for students with very strong language skills. All courses are taught in Spanish.
Academic Culture
Students notice remarkable differences between the U.S. educational system and the Argentine system. Students follow specialized paths of studies which lead to advance expertise in their area of study, and thus, a higher difficulty in courses than what is typically expected from a U.S. undergraduate student.
At FLACSO, however, courses are organized and evaluated on a system very similar to that in the U.S. with each professor following a provided syllabus. At UBA, classes normally meet for four to six hours per week, with class time divided between lectures attended by many students and smaller discussion workshops. At UCA, students matriculate in courses ranging from four to six contact hours, and smaller class size. At IUNA, class size varies in each department from smaller seminar-style classes to larger survey courses. The atmosphere of each university is quite distinct in terms of the socio-demographic backgrounds of the student bodies, their political leanings, size of classes, and infrastructure. The opportunity to enroll in more than one Argentine university is unique and provides insight into the diversity of the Argentine educational system.
The academic year program roughly coincides with the North American academic year, taking place from July to July; the calendar year program coincides with the Argentinean academic year and takes place from mid February to mid-December. Academic year students have a three-month break between semesters and are responsible for housing and meals during that time. Calendar year students have a one-week break between the first and second semesters. Less
Program administration was really bad, no support system. Awful advising when choosing classes. No group activities to promote unity, or help get to know the city.
Housing was very hit or miss. Read more
I definitely recommend this program but be aware at the start and end dates. Additionally, administration of program events and classes is a little spotty. Read more
The CIEE program in BA is great. The staff is very helpful and friendly. They work hard to place you in a good host home, and they have dorms where you stay with other spanish speaking students. The academic offerings are impressive. If you go to BA with CIEE there are a number of different options for course work available depending on your level of Spanish and goals. You can take classes alongside other Argentine students at University of Bueno... Read more
Studying abroad in BA was a fabulous, though challenging, experience. The CIEE program I participated in had great trips, academic support, and info about cultural activites. Read more
The CIEE program in BA is great. The staff is very helpful and friendly. They work hard to place you in a good host home, and they have dorms where you stay with other spanish speaking students. The academic offerings are impressive. If you go to BA with CIEE there are a number of different options for course work available depending on your level of Spanish and goals. You can take classes alongside other Argentine students at University of Bueno... Read more
Studying abroad in BA was a fabulous, though challenging, experience. The CIEE program I participated in had great trips, academic support, and info about cultural activites. Read more
I definitely recommend this program but be aware at the start and end dates. Additionally, administration of program events and classes is a little spotty. Read more
Program administration was really bad, no support system. Awful advising when choosing classes. No group activities to promote unity, or help get to know the city.
Housing was very hit or miss. Read more
Program administration was really bad, no support system. Awful advising when choosing classes. No group activities to promote unity, or help get to know the city.
Housing was very hit or miss. Read more
I definitely recommend this program but be aware at the start and end dates. Additionally, administration of program events and classes is a little spotty. Read more
The CIEE program in BA is great. The staff is very helpful and friendly. They work hard to place you in a good host home, and they have dorms where you stay with other spanish speaking students. The academic offerings are impressive. If you go to BA with CIEE there are a number of different options for course work available depending on your level of Spanish and goals. You can take classes alongside other Argentine students at University of Bueno... Read more
Studying abroad in BA was a fabulous, though challenging, experience. The CIEE program I participated in had great trips, academic support, and info about cultural activites. Read more
