ISA Study Abroad in Valparaíso/Viña del Mar, Chile
- Hosted at: Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso
- Location(s): Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, Chile
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Internship
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Valparaíso (pop. 284,000) and Viña del Mar (pop. 285,000) are sister cities located halfway down Chile's endless coastline and 68 miles northwest of Santiago. A city of seafaring traditions and grand hilltop views, Valparaíso was once home to the ... read more
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I would certainly return to Chile Joey W - Marietta College View Entire Review
I am amazed at what I got out of studying abroad in Chile. My foreign language skills, interpersonal skills, world cultural understanding, and academic interests improved 100% throughout my international experience. I am now enrolled in a graduate program for Hispanic Languages and Literature and never want to stop learning mo... Matt S - University of Pittsburgh - Bradford View Entire Review
I went to Chile because of Spanish, not knowing much about the culture. I learned so much more than I thought I would though, acquired high language abilities, learned about the incredibly interesting history of the country from people who lived through it, and formed friendships that are still strong 3 years later. If I went ba... Kristin W - University of Tulsa View Entire Review
It is quite difficult to summarize how those amazing months living in Chile changed my life. But the most rewarding elements all seemed to do with the people of the Chilean culture I got to know. It's amazing how you can gain new perspectives, vision, senses of humor, and ways to love others just by spending time with people in ... Jeannie W - Colorado State University View Entire Review
Yes. For the first I went to a Latin American country where people did not seem accustomed to english speakers (gringos). It didn't feel anti American but it was more challenging to adapt to the culture than my other abroad experiences. I have become more patient with coomunicating in Spanish and I continue to make an effort no ... ashley k - Elon University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about Spanish, Chile, the world, and myself. Elizabeth G - University of Nebraska- Lincoln View Entire Review
The program was amazing with supportive staff and families. I became independent and content with exploring alone. I became more assertive and self-confident. I was able to ask questions without feeling stupid, which I would encourage future students to do. You are studying abroad to learn more and in order to learn one must ask... Danielle T - Concordia College - Moorhead View Entire Review
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I Learned So Much About Myself, About America, About The World, And Everything. Great Experience!
I learned a lot about another culture and I learned a lot about myself. Danika W - Trinity University View Entire Review
Wow, I have learned to become more independent and how to rely on myself and became less co-dependent in the process. I've also matured and learned a lot of Spanish. Fielder F - Towson University View Entire Review
A little over six months after returning, I still think back in amazement at the experience I had in Chile. While life has not exactly returned to same as it was before my trip, there is a lingering feeling that something is profoundly different. The sensation adds a certain richness to life, knowing that all is not as it appear... Ben S - Northern Michigan University View Entire Review
Past Review
I Discovered That They Don't Really Speak Spanish In Chile, Instead They Speak Chileno Amazing!
Definitely worthwhile in what I gained overall, and the travel that I was able to manage across South America as a result of the trip. Kay J - Texas A&M - College Station View Entire Review
Chile was a great experience for me. I went over there not knowing a single other person and it was a truly rewarding experience. I only wish I could have stayed for longer than 6 weeks! Sarah S - Wake Forest University View Entire Review
Study abroad with ISA greatly helped my Spanish skills, as well as a new understanding of a new and beautiful culture. As a result of this program, my desire to travel and live abroad has only increased and I will be returning to Chile at the end of the month to begin teaching English. Laura B - Christopher Newport University View Entire Review
YES!!! I have no idea how to write in just one paragraph about the impact that this experience had on my life...but if I had to sum it up, I would say that I became much more independent, confident, fluent in Spanish, and flexible as a result of living in Chile for a semester. I did some very difficult things while I was there (... Jennifer H - University of Maryland - Baltimore View Entire Review
My study abroad experience was one of the best experiences of my life. It gave me a truly global view of things, and I would move there in a heartbeat. Sarah D View Entire Review
About
Valparaíso (pop. 284,000) and Viña del Mar (pop. 285,000) are sister cities located halfway down Chile's endless coastline and 68 miles northwest of Santiago. A city of seafaring traditions and grand hilltop views, Valparaíso was once home to the famous Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. This incredible city is guaranteed to inspire its students just as it has many notable creative minds in its past. Valparaíso also functions as the primary commercial port, naval base, and seat of political power for the country, which creates a unique and modern dynamic in a city with roots in the colonial past. Together, Valparaíso and Viña del Mar offer something for each visitor, including spectacular beaches, museums, and architecture. Be sure not to miss the world famous music Festival de Viña each February at la Quinta Vergara!
Chile is also one of the most prosperous Latin American countries and the benefits of this prosperity include an excellent educational system and a multitude of distinguished universities. One of these universities, the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, serves as the academic anchor of ISA's Chile study abroad programs. Students will be able to take courses in Spanish language and Latin American studies with international students, as well as many electives with local Chileans. The other school, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, is in Viña del Mar, just 15 minutes up the coast. Students will focus on international business courses in English or electives with locals.
Programs in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar include:
Academic Year:
- Business and Culture in English & Courses with Locals
- Business and Culture in English & Spanish Language
- Courses with Locals in Multiple Disciplines
- Spanish Language & Latin American Studies Semester / Trimester: - Business and Culture in English & Courses with Locals
Semester
- Business and Culture in English & Spanish Language
- Business and Culture in English & Courses with Locals
- Business Internship, Business Courses with Locals & Spanish Language
- Courses with Locals in Multiple Disciplines
- Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
- Student Teaching & Spanish Language
Summer:
- Business Internship, Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
- Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
- Field Research in Education
J-Term:
- Spanish Language & Chilean Culture
January and February Intensive Month
- Intensive Spanish Language & Chilean Culture
Service- Learning:
ISA Service-Learning: Learn about local social issues in Valparaíso/Viña del Mar by partnering with a community-based organization and following a reflection-based curriculum.
Gap:
- Business and Culture in English & Courses with Locals
- Business and Culture in English & Spanish Language
- Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
- Spanish Language & Chilean Culture
- Intensive Spanish Language & Chilean Culture
Chile is also one of the most prosperous Latin American countries and the benefits of this prosperity include an excellent educational system and a multitude of distinguished universities. One of these universities, the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, serves as the academic anchor of ISA's Chile study abroad programs. Students will be able to take courses in Spanish language and Latin American studies with international students, as well as many electives with local Chileans. The other school, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, is in Viña del Mar, just 15 minutes up the coast. Students will focus on international business courses in English or electives with locals.
Programs in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar include:
Academic Year:
- Business and Culture in English & Courses with Locals
- Business and Culture in English & Spanish Language
- Courses with Locals in Multiple Disciplines
- Spanish Language & Latin American Studies Semester / Trimester: - Business and Culture in English & Courses with Locals
Semester
- Business and Culture in English & Spanish Language
- Business and Culture in English & Courses with Locals
- Business Internship, Business Courses with Locals & Spanish Language
- Courses with Locals in Multiple Disciplines
- Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
- Student Teaching & Spanish Language
Summer:
- Business Internship, Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
- Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
- Field Research in Education
J-Term:
- Spanish Language & Chilean Culture
January and February Intensive Month
- Intensive Spanish Language & Chilean Culture
Service- Learning:
ISA Service-Learning: Learn about local social issues in Valparaíso/Viña del Mar by partnering with a community-based organization and following a reflection-based curriculum.
Gap:
- Business and Culture in English & Courses with Locals
- Business and Culture in English & Spanish Language
- Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
- Spanish Language & Chilean Culture
- Intensive Spanish Language & Chilean Culture
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadInternship
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Academic Year
- January Term
- Short Term
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Latin American Studies
- Education
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Economics
- Film, Video, Photographic Arts
- Business
Minimum GPA:
2.5Year Founded:
1996Website
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International Studies Abroad / ISA Scholarships
In pursuit of its goals of enhancing cultural awareness and providing students with the independence and language skills necessary for the workplace, The Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda Memorial Scholarship seek to help those who may not otherwise be able to study abroad. As a testament to his early struggle and lifelong pursuit of academic excellence, ISA offers USD 58,000 annually in scholarships to be used towards ISA programs in memory of Dr. Castañeda. The Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda Memorial Scholarship are both merit and financial need-based scholarships that assist students from affiliated universities with the expenses of studying abroad. Scholarship awardees will have the opportunity to participate in the Correspondent Internship, which gives students the chance to add content to ISA’s Student blog. The student may also be given an opportunity to be part of ISA’s offices abroad based on the need of the particular office.
12 x $2000 for Fall Programs; 12 x $2,000 for Winter/Spring Programs; 2 x $2,500 for (Fall-start) Year Programs; 2 x $2,500 for (Spring-start) Year Programs
Deadlines:
Fall (and Fall-start): April 30th
Winter/Spring (and Winter-start): October 30th
Guidelines/Requirements:
• Be accepted to an ISA study abroad program or an applicable ISA Internship or Service-Learning program.
• Attend an ISA-affiliated university. See our list of Affiliated Universities for more information.
• Have at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA.
• Have completed at least one year of college level foreign language or the equivalent. (Courses must appear on official transcript.)
• Be enrolled in second or third year of undergraduate education at a U.S. university/college at time of ISA program participation.
• Be on financial aid. FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) and home university Award Letter/form required.
**Please refer to the Eligibility Requirements and Application for more information on eligibility, scholarship availability, and application instructions.
ISA offers USD 8,000 worth of scholarships annually dedicated to the memory of Michaela Farnum. Michaela was a junior studying International Business and Spanish at Seattle University and was a participant in the ISA program in Chile. Her experience was tragically cut short when she lost her life in a hiking accident in the mountains of La Campana National Park in Chile. ISA hopes that this scholarship will help aspiring study abroad students and will do so in memory of Michaela who only began to realize her dream of study abroad. The scholarship is both merit and financial need-based scholarships for the study abroad expenses for the summer term of the student awardees
8 x $1,000 for Summer Programs
Deadlines:
Summer: February 28th
Guidelines/Requirements:
• Be accepted to an ISA Summer study abroad program or an applicable ISA Internship or Service-Learning program.
• Have at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA.
• Have completed at least one year of college level foreign language or the equivalent. Courses must appear on official transcript.
• Be enrolled in second or third year of undergraduate education at a U.S. university/college at time of ISA program participation.
• Be on financial aid. FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) and home university Award Letter/form required.
**Please refer to the ISA scholarship page for more information on guidelines/requirements.
The ISA Diversity Scholarships aim to encourage students of a broader cultural make-up to participate in ISA programs by offering funds to assist with the expenses of studying abroad. The scholarship amounts to USD 14,000 in awards and is to be used towards ISA programs.
2 x $1,000 for Summer Programs; 3 x $2,000 for Fall Programs; 3 x $2,000 for Winter/Spring Programs
Deadlines:
Summer: February 28th
Fall: April 30th
Winter/Spring: October 30th
Guidelines/Requirements:
• Be accepted to an ISA study abroad program or an applicable ISA Internship or Service-Learning program.
• Have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA.
• Be enrolled in second or third year of undergraduate education at a U.S. university/college at time of ISA program participation.
**Please refer to the ISA scholarship page for more information on guidelines/requirements.
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