USAC Chile: Santiago - Spanish Language, Latin American Cultures, Journalism, and International Studies
- Hosted at: Andres Bello National University \ Universidad Andres Bello
- Location(s): Santiago, Chile
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Internship
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*Due to the global health status worldwide, USAC is making programmatic changes to Summer & Fall 2021, and some programs might not be available. These changes are posted on individual program pages on the USAC website.* This program offers ac... read more
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This experience was exceptionally worthwile! I returned to the states with more confidence in my spanish speaking skills and a broader picture of the world outside the States. Also, I made lifetime friends, most of which have Facebook accounts where I can keep in touch. The memories I gained are unforgettable and the experien... Kevan R - Boise State University View Entire Review
Studying abroad, helped me get out of my comfort zone. Learning and at the same time experiencing a different culture made me grow as an individual. It expanded my views towards life and the world. I definately recommend studying abroad in Santiago, Chile, it is a priceless life time experience. Monica B - California State University - Fresno View Entire Review

An important gain for me was a confidence that I can get through difficult times anywhere in the world. I gained the knowledge that I can learn another language, I can interact with people from other cultures and can even be adopted into the culture itself. I have gained a love for Chile that will lead me to living there in the ... Alex D - University of New Hampshire View Entire Review
I am adequate at speaking Spanish and saw some amazing sights. I am more culturally sensitive. Vincent H - University of Arkansas - Fayetteville View Entire Review
Definitely worthwhile! It broaden my horizons and made me want to continue traveling in the future! Briggette G - California State University - Fresno View Entire Review
The experience was definately worthwhile. I would recommend going somewhere as different from what you're used to as possible. Being somewhere with a different culture and language is very eye-opening. Mary J - Boston University View Entire Review
I just want to go abroad again! Chile was a very comfortable place to live for a student who doesn't want to be too third world but still wants to live in Latin America. I feel like studying in Chile made me more confident, experienced and street savvy, but I don't feel like it changed my life in a major way. Julie C - University of Florida View Entire Review
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*Due to the global health status worldwide, USAC is making programmatic changes to Summer & Fall 2021, and some programs might not be available. These changes are posted on individual program pages on the USAC website.*
This program offers academic coursework in Spanish Language, Latin American, and Anthropological Studies. The intensive language approach allows you to complete up to two years of university foreign language coursework in only one semester, or a year of foreign language coursework in the 8-week summer sessions. You may choose to study for one semester or a full year and meet Spanish minor or major requirements; the summer offers two 4-week sessions that can be taken individually or back-to-back for an 8-week session. You may complement your language curriculum by taking courses in literature, art, cinema, photography, architecture and urbanism, history, sociology, political science, economics, women’s studies, community development, anthropology, native cultures, astronomy, and technology.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadInternship
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Latin American Studies
- Spanish Language, Literature
Minimum GPA:
2.5Year Founded:
1982Website
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USAC Scholarships
USAC awards over $500,000 in scholarships and discounts each year to assist students with their study abroad expenses. We have a variety of funding opportunities available for students enrolled in USAC programs. We also encourage students to research online for additional sources of financial aid and external scholarships for study abroad students. Additional scholarship information and application instructions will be provided on your Student Gateway account once you apply to a USAC program.
$500-$1000
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