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IFSA-Butler: Low Advanced Program in Buenos Aires

» General Information

Location:

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Description:

IFSA-Butler offers a semester program in conjunction with the Universidad del Salvador and the Universidad Católica Argentina located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The program offers courses specifically designed for students who have completed 2 years of college level Spanish. In addition, students enroll in university courses alongside Argentine and other international students. All classes are taught in Spanish by local professors, and all students live with a host family.

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter/Spring Quarters), Full Year

Sponsor:

The Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University (IFSA-Butler)

Website:

Low Advanced Program in Buenos Aires

Language Requirements

2 years (6 NU quarters) of university-level Spanish or equivalent

Academic Specialties

• All students take Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture, designed exclusively for NU/IFSA-Butler participants. Section topic themes include Eva Peron, Tango, Literature, Film and more.
• You will choose your remaining courses from a selection of IFSA-Butler program courses and/or integrated courses at the Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA) or the Universidad del Salvador (USAL).
• All classes (both program and university) are taught in Spanish by Argentine university professors.

Course Type

The IFSA-Butler Low Advanced Program in Buenos Aires combines specialized IFSA-Butler program courses taken with other study abroad students, and Argentine university courses taken alongside local, degree-seeking students.

Additional Information

Extensive volunteer opportunities with local NGOs and social service organizations.

Housing

Home stays

Program Costs

Estimated Costs:  Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.

• Tuition:  $11,975
• Room & Board:  $4,600
• SAAF:  $2,355
• Transportation:  $1,820
• Books & Supplies:  $200
• Personal Expenses:  $2,200
• HTH:  $134
• Visa:  $150
• Total Estimated Costs:  $23,434

Additional Information:

• Billing Arrangements:  Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
• Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet:  Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.

For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.

Approximate Program Size

TBA

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:

1. Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
2. IFSA-Butler program application.

Contact Returnees

If you are interested in this program, please contact Michelle Gere, Study Abroad Adviser.