Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

About the Program

Choose from a range of liberal arts and social sciences courses in subjects like business, communication, and social studies. Learn more about Argentine culture through hands-on experiences. Hone your Spanish language skills. Designed for all levels of Spanish language ability, this versatile program allows you to choose electives, taught in English and Spanish that mesh with your interests. In the semester, arrive two weeks early for the Early Start option and hone your Spanish proficiency. If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the region’s history, culture, and politics in an interactive academic setting, then this program is for you.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Buenos Aires

Dates:

1/18/24 - 5/11/24

Price:

$15,495

Credits:

15 - 18

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

11/22/23

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Program Participation Agreement
Complete Application
Transcript - Unofficial

Eligibility

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

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Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Buenos Aires Center

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Study Area
Study Area
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
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CEA CAPA Academic Resources
15-18

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

You’ll enroll in 4-5 CEA CAPA courses. Courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. If you choose the Early Start option, you’ll enroll in an additional language course that meets for 45 contact hours/3 credits. You may earn 12-15 credits (up to 225 contact hours); with the Early Start option, you may earn up to 18 credits (up to 270 contact hours).

Classes meet 1-3 times per week, Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays. The Early Start language course meets Monday-Thursday for a total of 22.5 hours per week.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take a language placement exam. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Argentina. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Intermediate Spanish I 200 Sp 45 3
Intermediate Spanish II 200 Sp 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Business Ethics & Management in a Global Context 300 En 45 3
Data Visualization 300 En 45 3
International Business 300 En 45 3
Principles of Business Analytics 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Food & Culture in Argentina * 300 En 45 3
Sport & Culture in Contemporary Argentina * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Comparative Latin American Economies 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Marketing Analytics 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advanced Conversational Spanish: Daily & Practical Uses 300 Sp 45 3
Culture & Civilization of Argentina * 300 Sp 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Buenos Aires. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • Neighborhood Walking Tour

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
January 18
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Ezeiza Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

January 19
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

January 22 - February 01
Early Start Program

Students participate in an Early Start Program at CEA CAPA.

February 05
Classes Begin

Classes begin at CEA CAPA on this day.

February 12 - 13
Holiday

Carnival. No classes will be held.

March 01
Excursion

CEA CAPA Excursion to Tigre.

March 18 - 22
School Break

CEA CAPA Center is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held.

March 24
Holiday

Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice. No classes will be held.

March 28 - 29
Holiday

Holy Week. No classes will be held.

April 02
Holiday

Malvinas' Day. No classes will be held.

April 05
Excursion

CEA CAPA Excursion to the Pampas.

April 12
Excursion

CEA CAPA Excursion to Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay.

April 26 - 28
Excursion

CEA CAPA Excursion to Iguazú Waterfalls.

May 01
Holiday

Labor's Day. No classes will be held.

May 09
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at CEA CAPA.

May 11
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$15,495
$15,495
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$900
$1,700
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$165
$165
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$20
$140
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$1,520
$2,920
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$280
$480
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$2,000
$4,000
TOTAL EXPENSES $20,380 $25,375