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Programs
Chile Study Abroad Program
Santiago, Chile
Description
Dates
Eligibibility
Courses
Cost
Housing
Description
Santiago, the capital of Chile, was founded in 1541. It is situated 70 miles from the Pacific Ocean in Chile's fertile Central Valley between the Andes Mountains to the east and the coastal range to the west. Today a thriving metropolis of five million people, Santiago is the political, economic and cultural center of Chile. Downtown Santiago, a mixture of colonial and Victorian architecture and modern construction, is graced with several fine museums and a number of lovely plazas. The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC) is one of the most prestigious universities in South America. The PUC has 11,000 students and 1800 faculty members in 17 different schools located at four different campuses. Students on this program are eligible to take any courses offered by PUC, provided they have a sufficient fluency in Spanish.
Dates
Students may choose to study in Chile for fall or spring semesters, or for an academic year.
- Fall semester begins late July and ends mid December
- Spring semester begins early March and ends mid July
- The academic year may begin March and ends in December
Eligibilty*
*This program is for UWM students only.
All participants must have at least sohpmore standing, a recommended five semesters of college Spanish or the equivalent, and carry an overall GPA of 2.5 (3.0 GPA in Spanish courses)
Courses
Chilean Culture Course: “Chilean Politics and Society”
This mandatory course will study central aspects of the politics and economics of contemporary Chile in a historical perspective. Through the discussion of institutional, economic, social and cultural changes we will learn about the Chilean political process since the 1930s, with and accent in the 1964-2002 period. We will examine the role of political parties, the Church, social movements, ideology, the military, and economic development. It will be a semester long, seminar style, course with most readings and all writing assignments in Spanish. Active participation in the discussions will be required. This course is worth three credits.
“Spanish for Foreigners” (Español para Extranjeros)
This mandatory semester-long course is very dynamic and popular among program participants. It teaches Spanish language and culture through speaking, writing, and hands-on experiences in the city. Students with near-native language proficiency may request to opt out of this course. The final decision/approval will be determined by Professor Juan Esteban Montes. This class must be taken for graded credit. It is worth three credits.
Courses at the Pontificia Universidad Católica
A wide variety of courses are available at La Católica and you may take up to 30 Chilean credits (usually 2-3 classes) in addition to the two required program courses. La Católica offers Art, Biology, Economics, Geography, History, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Spanish, Theology and many other disciplines. You may find courses by accessing the PUC website.
PUC Website Instructions
To access the schedule of courses for the Chile Study Program, please go to the program website at http://www.puc.cl . From there please click on the following sequence of links:
- Under “Unidades Relacionadas” click on Registros Académicos, DARA
Primer Semestre = US Spring Semester
Segundo Semestre = US Fall Semester
**Generally, PUC courses are available online in early July (for Fall semester) and early December (for Spring semester)**
For additional course information and descriptions, please visit (http://cursos.puc.cl/catalogo). Some courses may provide actual syllabi.
For a comprehensive list of UWM course equivalencies, please contact the UWM Study Abroad office at overseas@uwm.edu or Tel: (414)229-5182 / Fax: (414)229-4858.
Cost
Estimated Spring 2007 Semester Costs:
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WI Residents |
MN Reciprocity |
Non-Residents |
| Study Abroad fees (Includes UWM tuition and fees, orientation and program administration in Santiago, room and board, mandatory UW-System Health Insurance, and social and cultural activities) |
$ 7,850 |
$ 8,350 |
$8,850 |
| Other Relevant Costs |
| Airfare |
$ 1,300 |
| Passport |
$ 97 |
| Student Visa |
$ 100 |
| Food/Snacks (Outside of homestay provision) |
$ 1,000 |
| Local Transportation in Santiago |
$ 500 |
| Personal Spending Money (estimate) |
$ 1,250 |
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Non-Residents |
| TOTALS ** |
$ 12,097 |
$ 12,597 |
$ 13, 097 |
**Costs are subject to slight change due to exchange rates and number of participants.
Housing
Participants are placed with Chilean families. All homestays include three meals per day, including weekends.
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