Study Abroad Programs: Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies is a multidisciplinary field that explores the culture, history, politics, and social issues of Latin America. Students interested in this subject can expect to take courses in areas such as Spanish language, literature, art, music, anthropology, history, and political science. Study abroad programs for Latin American Studies are available in many countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.
These programs are typically designed for university-level students who have completed some coursework in Latin American Studies or related fields. Students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture of their host country while studying alongside local students and learning from experienced faculty members. In addition to coursework, many programs offer excursions and field trips to explore cultural and historical sites.
When choosing a study abroad program for Latin American Studies, it is important to consider factors such as location, language requirements, and program structure. Students should also look for programs that offer opportunities for experiential learning, such as internships or service-learning projects. Reviews from past participants can be a valuable resource for prospective students, providing insight into the program's strengths and weaknesses and helping to guide their decision-making process.
Latin American Studies - Featured Programs
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IPSL’s partner community in Guatemala, Quetzaltenango—more commonly known by its Mayan name, Xela—is home to one of the c...
Learn Spanish in the Paris of South America... Buenos Aires!
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Spend a semester abroad in Buenos Aires studying social movements and human rights. Learn about the most r...
PRESHCO (Programa de Estudios Hispánicos en Córdoba) will provide you with opportunities to develop your knowledge of Spanish language, literature, and culture in one of t...
Located in southern Chile, Valdivia offers students an immersive academic experience in one of the country's most scenic and environmentally rich regions. Students enroll ...
Explore how Indigenous peoples in Peru are adapting and innovating to preserve their cultural values and shape their own future in the face of globalization. With nearly h...
Discover the human impacts of undocumented migration, border enforcement, and shifting international tensions. Begin in Tucson, Arizona, near a major U.S. entry point, to ...
Infamous and colorful old cars. A mix of different cultures. 200 bays and 250 beaches. Discover the Cuban ...
In Chilean Patagonia, towering pinnacles clash with rivers of ice, and life persists in the face of challenging seasonal extremes. Penguins, foxes, sea lions, and guanaco ...
Designed for students with advanced Spanish language proficiency, the Middlebury School in Chile offers a ...
The Middlebury School in Argentina offers students the opportunity to study in one of Latin America's most dynamic and culturally rich capitals while developing advanced S...
¡Bacán!* The world is your campus — make it matter.Cusco, Peru isn't just a destination. It's a living, breathing crossroads where Incan stone walls line cobblestone stree...
Round River offers a field-based study abroad program in the Patagonia region of southern Chile. Based out of the small town of Cochrane, students spend most of the semest...
Covered in lush rainforests, hundreds of mangrove islands, and coral reefs teeming with diverse marine life, the Bocas del Toro Archipelago serves as a living laboratory f...
