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Mountains of Santiago
When you first arrive in Santiago, the first thing that strikes you is the mountains. Right in front of you, behind you, to the side—they rise up every which way... keep reading
Chilean Poets
Chile is a land of Poets, we have had trough history important figures that shared the beauties and the struggles of our country through their verses, we will quickly go... keep reading
Celebrating "El 18", Chile´s Independence day
September is a very important month in Chile, not only do we welcome spring during this month in the southern hemisphere, but we also celebrate the independence of Chile on... keep reading
Living with a Host Family in Santiago Chile
Living with a host family has been a really fundamental part of my experience studying abroad. And I can’t say it’s all been sunshine and roses, but it’s definitely been... keep reading
Valparaiso Reflection
Author: Emma Denny University of South Carolina During their trip to Valparaíso, another Capstone scholar student from the University of South Carolina wrote the following reflection on the architecture of... keep reading
Chilean Spanish
I don’t know if you have heard this, but of all the variations of Spanish spoken around the globe, it’s said, that Chilean Spanish is the hardest one to understand... keep reading
Santiago during summertime
During summertime, Santiago becomes a peaceful metropolis. Students are on summer break and some people take their vacations during this time of the year. Long summertime days give us the... keep reading
Studying Abroad as an Introvert
Many people have described me as a human cat. I am very reserved and it costs me a lot of mental energy to open up, or break down my walls... keep reading
What to expect when arriving in Santiago de Chile
Arriving in a new city is always a bit nerve recking, getting installed in a new place is hard, living with an unknown family, you do not know how public... keep reading
A day trip with CIEE
I want to share with you the day trip we had with our Liberal Arts students to learn a bit more about Chilean history, culture and costumes in other regions... keep reading
Dealing with discomfort in the study abroad context
As a Study Abroad coordinator, I think we naturally focus on practical issues when we advise students on their experience abroad: you need a visa, this is how you get... keep reading
No Pain No Gain: Main Challenges and Takeaways of Study Abroad
Getting on a plane heading to an unfamiliar place can be both nerve-wracking and exciting. You are embarking in a life changing adventure, heading towards the unknown, after a pandemic... keep reading
Happy to be back!
The title of this blog post has a twofold meaning for me personally, and I'm very happy to share these news with you! The COVID pandemic forced everyone of us... keep reading
EAT, DRINK, EXPLORE: SANTIAGO
EAT Empañadas are bound to become your round-the-clock, go-to chow in Santiago. That’s because every empañada – no matter what the filling - starts with a rich, melt-in-your-mouth, flakey crust... keep reading
San Pedro de Atacama - Santiago Study Tour
FALL BLOCK I - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA San Pedro de Atacama is a small town and commune in El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region. Although known as the driest desert... keep reading