the program
the program
CIEE support
The CIEE office Valparaíso is responsible for the supervision and support of CIEE participants throughout the duration of their stay. A local coordinator is assigned to each student and will remain in regular contact throughout the semester/year in order to check in on the student's language progress and to make sure that home life and the volunteer placements continues to be successful. The Valparaíso staff selects, screens, and interviews all host families and will place students in a qualified family that best suits the student’s profile.
CIEE orientation
Orientation will take place soon after your arrival in Valparaíso. The orientation program consists of information and workshops on important topics such as an introduction to your host city and country, getting to know your host family, volunteer opportunities, health and safety, tips on how to adjust to a new culture and language, and the academic program. Students will be met at the airport upon their arrival by CIEE Valparaíso Office staff, who will also assist in the final transfer to their host family.
CIEE excursions
Gap Year host families will organize monthly activities to help students become better acquainted with their area. Visits to exhibits, museums, concerts, theaters, botanical gardens, beaches, the mountains and the nearby forest reserve are some of the possible excursions, as well as a day trip to the capital, Santiago. CIEE organizes a day trip to a local community packing plan and farm. This day long excursion will help students acquaint themselves with the Chilean reality and culture. During the fieldtrip to Santiago, the students will visit the Pablo Neruda’s house La Chascona and Pre-Columbian Museum among other cultural sites.