DRCLAS Study Abroad Program in Santiago, Chile
Fall 2012 Application deadline: March 1st, 2012
Program Dates:
Spring Semester 2012: late February until mid-July
Fall Semester 2012: late July until mid-December
Program Description:
The semester-length DRCLAS Study Abroad Program (SAP) in Santiago, Chile provides Harvard College students with the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Chilean culture and the Spanish language for a period of five months while receiving transfer credit to apply towards their Harvard degree.
Students attend classes with Chilean university students and can choose from a wide variety of classes offered at three of the country's top universities:
- Catholic University (PUC)
- University of Chile (UCH)
- University of Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI)
Additionally, students have the option to follow pre-designed study tracks in human rights and public health and community service, or they may design their own course of study. Explore a list of possible courses for Social Sciences, Economics and Sciences at PUC and UCH. Suggested courses preferred by students who participated in SAP Chile. *PUC and UCH websites offer online help to view courses available.
Many students also choose to complete a non-credit internship to complement their academic and personal experience. The Harvard DRCLAS Regional Office is available to help students locate such opportunities.
To enhance the cultural and linguistic experience, students live with local families. The DRCLAS Regional Office staff organizes an orientation week to ensure the students' smooth transition into life abroad and provides ongoing support as the need arises.
Students studying in Santiago are invited to take a DRCLAS-organized trip to Buenos Aires.
Learn More!:
If you are interested in applying or would like more information, contact Yesenia Aguilar, the Student Program Coordinator on site. For a better understanding of what the Study Abroad Program entails set up a Skype appointment today!
When considering the program cost, you may wish to review available Harvard Funding Sources and Financial Aid options.
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Watch a video about the Study Abroad Program experience.
SAP Participants from Previous Years
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