Information for term Summer Community Public Health
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenIf 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
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Learn from Latin American public health experts
and university researchers, with specially designed interdisciplinary courses.
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Get immersed in local public health
and additional perspective with field work beyond Buenos Aires or in Uruguay.
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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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plays performed every weekend
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time each year, museums have free admission during La Noche de los Museos
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bookstores
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Stately architecture and a steady influx of European immigrants earned Buenos Aires the nickname, the Paris of South America. Founded in 1536, this surprisingly navigable metropolis reveals influence of Europe and the Middle East in architecture and café life. A vibrant port city, Buenos Aires is also the world’s leading Spanish language publishing center. With a population of 13 million, it has the cultural intrigue found only in cities of this size and prestige.
The Culture
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.
Daily Life
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HOUSING
Homestays: Students live with host families for maximum immersion in Argentine culture, both in Buenos Aires and during field placements.
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MEALS
Hosts provides two meals day. Students can prepare other meals at home or eat in restaurants and cafés.
Buenos Aires, Argentina Where You'll Study
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CIEE Global Institute
Buenos Aires
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Getting Around
Students walk and use the public transportation system to get around the city.
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request more informationWhat you need to know
The program detailsThis intensive program focuses on social determinants of health, community health care, and public policies, and examines the challenges and successes of Latin American public health. Specially-designed courses are taught by professors at the CIEE Global Institute in Buenos Aires, with a team-teaching approach.
Instructors have teaching and/or research experience in different areas of public health and bring extensive practical experience in epidemiology, qualitative and quantitative research methods, pediatric health, gender, social and health public policy, rights and health, bioethics, and health promotion.
Students are assigned to one of three locations for a fieldwork component:
- Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza Province (15 hours from Buenos Aires on the Chilean border). Focus: Inter-governmental department cooperation and health care delivery.
- Universidad Nacional de Entre Rios, Entre Rios Province (2 hours from Buenos Aires). Focus: Health care delivery in rural regions.
- Instituto Interamericano sobre Discapacidad y Desarrollo Inclusivo, Montevideo, Uruguay (30-minute flight, 3-hour boat ride). Focus: Youth health and inclusive approaches for people with disabilities.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5.
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
4 semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent). College-level coursework in public health and in Latin American history or politics is recommended
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Curriculum
Program Credit
- Total credit: 10 semester/15 quarter credits
- Required Courses:
- Advanced Spanish Conversation and Grammar: 45 contact hours, 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits
- Community Health Practicum: 45 contact hours, 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits
- Pre-Professional Healthcare Issues: 60 contact hours, 4 semester/6 quarter credits
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.
Scholarships
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Last year, we awarded more than 1,000 scholarships per term for a total of $5 million, helping more students get on planes and live their dreams in faraway places than any other organization.
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.
See more scholarship infoDates, Deadlines & Fees
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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.
YOUR FEE INCLUDES:
- 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
No Hidden Fees
Program |
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| Summer 2019 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | May 19, 2019 | Jul 13, 2019 |
$8,250
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $5,723 ** Housing = $2,060 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $8,250Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $625 International Airfare = $1,300 Local Transportation = $150 Books & Supplies = $100 Local government registration/entrance fees = $160 Personal expenses = $1,000 Total Estimated Costs = $3,335Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes two meals per day |
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, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
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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.
Get Started
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START AN APPLICATION
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