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CIEE Summer Community Public Health Program in Buenos Aires, Argentina (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Restrictions: SIU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2020 03/01/2020 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Architectual Studies, Environmental Studies, Health Education, International Studies, Latino and Latin American Studies, Law, Liberal Arts*, Linguistics, Philosophy, Spanish Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: Spanish
Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Family Stay Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 3-Junior
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5 Click here for a definition of this term Type of Experience: *Study Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Direct/Program Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type: Transfer
Click here for a definition of this term Applicants: SIUC Students Only Click here for a definition of this term Sponsor: CIEE
Program Description:

Summer Community Public Health

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

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Program Overview

If you're eager to learn more about the challenges of public health in Latin America and have a flair for Spanish language, Buenos Aires is the place for you next summer. Whether you're chosen field is biology, medicine, nursing, education, or political science, you'll gain international perspective and experience, and come home with noticeably stronger Spanish skills.

Unique Experiences

LEARN FROM LATIN AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS

and university researchers, with specially designed interdisciplinary courses.

GET IMMERSED IN LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH

and additional perspective with field work beyond Buenos Aires or in Uruguay.

BENEFIT FROM A UNIQUE, COLLABORATIVE APPROACH

that brings public health specialists and Spanish language instructors together to prepare for and teach classes.

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Excursions & Activities

  • See how Argentines live in rural areas with day or overnight excursions.
  • Unwind Buenos Aires style at a festival or soccer game.
  • Experience culture in motion with dance and theater performances.

Projects

Volunteering. Share your time, and see another slice of Argentine life up close as you help promote social policy, human rights, community building, and health.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Most meals
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to Argentine culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

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