Information for term Open Campus Block
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
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It’s called the “Paris of South America” for good reason! Buenos Aires is brimming with art, culture, architecture, and style. Discover this magnificent city your way by customizing your study abroad term on the Open Campus Block Program. Take one, two, or three six-week blocks, select your courses from a wide range of subject areas. You will immerse yourself in the vibrant Buenos Aires at our Global Institute which is located in the heart of the city, with easy access to one of the city’s nicest parks, restaurants, cafés and shops.
Stay in Buenos Aires the entire time or spend other blocks at our Global Institute locations in Cape Town, Copenhagen, Berlin, London, Madrid, Yucatán, Monteverde, Paris, Rome, Santiago, Shanghai, and Sydney.
Follow our Travels:
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Become a “porteño”
and experience the city like a local. Visit museums, participate in festivals, attend rival club soccer matches, go to film exhibits, walk along the famous Rio de la Plata, and visit its green parks.
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Explore
the old port area of La Boca and see where this district, nestled in the mouth of the Riachuelo River, got its influence.
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Learn
outside of the classroom on excursions and experience the Argentine countryside.
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Bookstores
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Plays performed every weekend
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Districts, also called “barrios,” each with a distinctive character
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Location & Culture
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The Destination
Founded in 1536, this bustling metropolis reveals influence of Europe and the Middle East. A vibrant port city, Buenos Aires is also the world’s leading Spanish language publishing hub. Travelers enjoy world-class museums and restaurants, exceptional architecture, and a rousing nightlife. With weather that is pleasantly mild, year-round, Buenos Aires is always ready for exploration by bike, public transportation, or on foot - one of the many reasons it was voted “the number-one city to visit” in Latin America.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
Overnight excursions and study tours will be suspended for Spring 2021 due to COVID-19. Ample activities and day-trips will be offered to immerse yourself in Argentina’s culture and historical heritage. Excursions can include:
- Visits to significant Buenos Aires locations and neighborhoods to underscore and expand on in-class lessons.
- Activities to connect students to the culture and history of the city.
- As long as the local health and safety regulations permit, Day Trips to outskirts or city districts to expand the understanding the dynamics of the area.
Projects, Volunteer Opportunities, or Internships
- Volunteer Opportunities: volunteer at a local nonprofit or non-governmental organization involved in social policy, human rights, community service, and public health matters, among others. Responsibilities may include teaching English to children of low socio-economic communities, helping people with disabilities, supporting the work of a city library, or coordinating local/regional conferences.
Students interested in one of the following Academic Projects must submit additional materials as part of their course selection:
- Service-Learning: combine course-based learning with practical, relevant project experience to meet a community-defined need.
- Research: pursue a research project of your own design incorporating independent and local fieldwork.
Program Blogs
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Daily Life
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HOUSING
Homestay: As long as the local health and safety regulations permit, students will stay in homestays following new CIEE Health Guidelines.
Apartments: In case students cannot stay in Homestays as usually done, individual apartments will be arranged for students. Apartments are located in a safe residential area, close to markets, shops, restaurants, and public transportation. These are furnished for single or double occupancy and are located within walking distance from the Global Institute. -
MEALS
Homestay: Housing includes two meals per day: breakfast and either lunch or dinner. Students are responsible for the other meals. Host families and students will decide meals together.
Apartments: Meals are not included.
Buenos Aires, Argentina Where You'll Study
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San Telmo and La Boca
Old Town
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Palermo
River Plate Soccer Stadium
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Recoleta
Classic and architectural walks
Academics
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Students enroll in one, two, or three six-week blocks, taking two courses during each block. This program gives students the flexibility to stay in Buenos Aires the entire time or spend other blocks at our Global Institute locations in Cape Town, Copenhagen, Berlin, London, Madrid, Monteverde, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, Santiago, Shanghai, Sydney, and Yucatan.
This program offers students a series of courses designed to help students explore the dynamics of this Latin American nation and its culture. Students may select one of six academic tracks: Business; Communications, Journalism, and New Media; Global and Community Health; International Relations and Political Science; Language, Literature, and Culture; or STEM and Society.
Courses are mostly taught in English by CIEE faculty; Spanish language classes are available at multiple different levels.
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisites
There are no specific language requirements for this program.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Program Requirements
Students are required to enroll in two courses each block. Students attending the program for all three blocks in a semester may select one block in which to enroll in only one course.
Program Credit
- One block: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits
- Two blocks: 12 U.S. semester/18 quarter credits
- Three blocks: 15-18 U.S. semester/22.5-27 quarter credits
Course Credit
- CIEE courses: 3-4 U.S. semester/4.5-6 quarter credits; 45-60 contact hours
- language courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 60 contact hours
- CIEE Internship: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 seminar hours, 100-120 placement hours
- CIEE Directed Independent Research: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 120 research hours
- CIEE Service-Learning Project: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 seminar hours, 90 service hours
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Academic Culture
Each course is a full semester in content, so the pace is accelerated, and the workload is demanding. CIEE courses are designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. The class environment typically features a combination of traditional lecture and discussion with co-curricular excursions and activities. Heavy emphasis is placed on student participation. To avoid falling behind, students should not plan personal travel out of Buenos Aires when classes are in session and plan trips for the long weekends in between blocks.
Class Format
Courses taught at the CIEE Global Institute are typically for CIEE students only. Classes are scheduled Monday-Friday and meet either two, three, or four times per week, and attendance is strictly enforced both for classes and required co-curricular excursions. Students should expect an average of two hours of preparation required for each hour in class. Instruction is supported and augmented online by our learning management system, Canvas.
Grading
The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used. Students’ grades are based on attendance, class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and midterm and final examinations. Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in course syllabi.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Language of Instruction
English and/or Spanish
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Courses
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Spring 2021 Term
Students may choose to study at only one Global Institute per semester. In Blocks I, II and III, students are onsite at a CIEE location. Health and safety conditions permitting, instruction will be live in the classroom for onsite students with some classes provided via online learning. Contingency plans are in place to allow for program completion in the event of any academic disruption.
Course Notes
- Courses are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted. “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple CIEE locations.
- Use the Course Comparison Tools to compare classes offered across all Open Campus Block programs for each block:
- Mobile students studying for three blocks who wish to complete a lab course (offered in London, Monteverde, and Yucatán) will be required to opt out of one course to remain within the program credit range.
Academic Projects
- For Spring 2021, Academic Projects will be offered onsite (either in-person or remotely) or remotely at another Open Campus location, dependent on availability and in compliance with local health and safety regulations.
- Academic Project placement will be designed based on the student’s project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements in location or within the GI Network either in-person or remotely. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience.
- Students applying for an Academic Project are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
- To qualify for participation, students must be enrolled for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project to prepare for and finalize the project and supervisor. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either Block II or III.
Language Classes
- During course selection, students interested in a non-introductory Spanish language course will be instructed to take an online Spanish language assessment to determine their proficiency level. Enrollment will be finalized on site and is based on assessment outcomes.
- Students opt into the non-credit “Survival Spanish” course in Block II during the on-site orientation.
Spring 2020 CIEE Courses
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Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
Business Track
Global and Community Health Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple Global Institutes and CIEE Centers.
Scholarships
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CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- McDermott Health Sciences, Nursing, and Public Health Merit Scholarships
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
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You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
In blocks I and II, courses and formal activities end on the last Thursday of the block, and in block III, on the last Friday. Students are free to use the time between blocks as they choose, either remaining in their location or using the time for their own travel pursuits. Students changing locations must check into their new Global Institute by the first Monday of the block for local orientation, with classes starting on the first Wednesday of each block. In all cases, students are provided with continuous accommodation, and should speak with CIEE staff for more details.
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Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
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| Spring Block I 2022 6 weeks | Nov 1, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022 | Feb 12, 2022 | |
| Spring Blocks I, II 2022 12 weeks | Nov 1, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022 | Mar 26, 2022 | |
| Spring Blocks I, II, III 2022 18 weeks | Nov 1, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022 | May 7, 2022 | |
| Spring Block II 2022 6 weeks | Nov 1, 2021 | Feb 14, 2022 | Mar 26, 2022 | |
| Spring Blocks II, III 2022 12 weeks | Nov 1, 2021 | Feb 14, 2022 | May 7, 2022 | |
| Spring Block III 2022 6 weeks | Nov 1, 2021 | Mar 28, 2022 | May 7, 2022 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
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What's Included
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Our Staff
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Andrés Piacentino
Director
Andrés holds an MBA from the Ross School of Business at University of Michigan. Andrés is fluent in Spanish, English, Italian, and Portuguese. He is responsible for the quality and success of CIEE programs offered in Buenos Aires, with overall responsibility for the management of all aspects of the Global Institute.
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