API (Academic Programs International): Mendoza - Gap Year Society, Development, and Spanish Language Program
- Hosted at: Universidad de Congreso
- Location(s): Mendoza, Argentina
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Internship, Gap Year
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Students in this program have the option of completing Spanish language coursework in combination with elective courses in English related to a variety of disciplines, including Argentine culture and society, communications, economics, psychology,... read more
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Students in this program have the option of completing Spanish language coursework in combination with elective courses in English related to a variety of disciplines, including Argentine culture and society, communications, economics, psychology, politics, and viticulture, and more. This program also offers volunteer and internship opportunities! Coursework is designed for visiting international students, though elective courses in English are also open to Argentine students at the Universidad de Congreso. This allows students of all levels of Spanish ability to participate in this program. If you're an advanced level Spanish speaker, you have the option to complete coursework in Spanish alongside your Argentine peers. If you're interested in this option - contact our office or check out our website for more information. Want to volunteer while you're studying abroad? Students interested in hands-on experience with "mendocinos" as the local inhabitants of Mendoza are called, are welcome to volunteer at local NGOs committed to the protection of wildlife, the environment, and at-risk children. Students who wish to gain professional experience while earning academic credit are recommended to select the internship course offered by the Universidad de Congreso.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadInternship
Gap Year
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Agriculture Business, Agricultural Management
- Environmental Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Ecology, Evolution Biology
- Sustainability Studies
- Psychology
- Economics
- International Relations
- Political Science and Government
- History
Minimum GPA:
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