Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Summer Community Public Health

Study Program

Dates

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8 weeks

Costs

Credit

10 semester hours

15 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Overview

If you are eager to learn more about the challenges of public health in Latin America and have a flair for the Spanish language, Buenos Aires is the place for you. Whether your chosen field is biology, medicine, nursing, or a related field, you’ll gain an international perspective and hands-on experience in Public Health Systems in a developing country. Courses are taught in Spanish at CIEE Buenos Aires and complemented by co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding.

Unique Experiences

LEARN FROM LATIN AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS

and university researchers through specially designed interdisciplinary courses.

GET IMMERSED IN LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH

and gain an additional perspective through fieldwork.

BENEFIT FROM A UNIQUE, COLLABORATIVE APPROACH

that brings public health specialists and Spanish language instructors together to prepare for and teach classes.

300

PLAYS PERFORMED EVERY WEEKEND

1

TIME EACH YEAR, MUSEUMS HAVE FREE ADMISSION DURING “LA NOCHE DE LOS MUSEOS”

734

BOOKSTORES (THE LARGEST PER CAPITA IN THE WORLD)

Experience
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Your Destination

Founded in 1536, this surprisingly navigable metropolis reveals the influence of Europe and the Middle East in architecture and the steady influx of European immigrants earned Buenos Aires the nickname of the Paris of South America.  A vibrant port city, Buenos Aires is also the world’s leading Spanish language publishing center. With a population of 13 million, it offers the cultural intrigue found only in cities of this size and prestige.  

CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Buenos Aires.

The Culture

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EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES

Excursions and activities may include:  

  • Enjoy traditional Argentinian food, and learn the tango and folk dances.
  • Join a group that shares your interest – art, sports, culture, community – and connect with Argentine students. You can also join weekly café gatherings to compare school, idioms, and more with Argentine peers while you practice Spanish. 
  • Enjoy the city like a local by attending festivals, experiencing the passion for soccer, live music, and more. 
  • Visit museums, art galleries, and cultural centers such as Museo de Bellas Artes, Museo de Arte Decorativo, Museo de Arte Moderno, Centro Cultural Recoleta, and others. 
  • Get to know the different neighborhoods discovering their history, peculiarities and enjoying their food Explore the Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur and see more than 250 bird species and a wide variety of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies. 
  • Take a day trip to explore the city surroundings, enjoy a gaucho day, or visit Colonia in Uruguay.
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PROJECTS

Volunteering. Share your time and see another slice of Argentine life up close. Options include organizations that work in social policy, community building, and public health.

Program Blogs

From CIEE

The Argentinean delicacy par excellence: alfajores (pastries)

By CIEE Buenos Aires at CIEE

One of the first experiences students immerse themselves in when they arrive in Buenos Aires is the food. Some are pleasantly surprised, others find it a little more difficult to adapt. However, one thing that no one fails to do is to try everything: sweet, savory, on foot, in a long after-dinner conversation. Food is a central part of Argentine culture. And if we talk about sweets, the famous alfajor is a must. Now, when newcomers ask us what is an alafajor? The answer is not so easy.

From CIEE

Building transformational leaders

By CIEE Buenos Aires at CIEE

By Professor Bruno Nunes During this Spring block II, in the Transformational Leadership Across Culture course we’ve explored the different political, economic and social leaders and leadership styles, skills, traits... keep reading

From CIEE

Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me

By CIEE Rome at CIEE

By Elizabeth Huber There are so many aspects of my time in Rome with CIEE, or my CIEE open campus semester in general that I could choose to write about... keep reading

What People are Saying

  • "Everything was very well planned and beneficial to the experience as a whole."

    Zoe H., University of Iowa

Housing
Academics

Academics

This intensive eight-week program focuses on community healthcare, public policies, and the challenges and successes of a developing country within the context of the Latin American public health system. All students are required to take: Advanced Spanish Conversation and Grammar, Community Health Practicum, and Pre-Professional Healthcare Issues. 

Students are assigned field work in coordination with CIEE Staff based upon their primary public health area of interest and availability. 

CIEE Buenos Aires is in one of the most vibrant and student-and offers easy access to some of the city’s loveliest parks, restaurants, cafés, and shops. Instructors have teaching and 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.

GPA

2.5

Language Requirements

4 semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent).

Recommendations

College-level coursework in public health and in Latin American history or politics is recommended.

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.

Requirements

All students take three courses including one Spanish language course and two CIEE content courses taught in Spanish.

Program Credit

Total credit: 10 U.S. semester/15 quarter credits per session

Course Credit

  • CIEE Spanish Language courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours 
  • CIEE courses: 3-4 U.S. semester/4.5-6 quarter credits; 45-60 contact 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

The pace of this intensive program is accelerated, and the workload is demanding.  CIEE courses follow U.S. academic culture and standards.  The class environment typically features a combination of presentational lectures and discussions on theoretical and practical concepts with co-curricular excursions and activities.  Special focus is paid to experiential learning and outside-classroom activities. Heavy emphasis is placed on student participation.

Class Format

ourses are taught in Spanish by CIEE's highly qualified and trained faculty at CIEE Buenos Aires for CIEE students only.  Classes are scheduled Monday-Friday and attendance is strictly enforced for classes and required co-curricular activities.  Students should expect an average of two hours of preparation required for each hour in class.  Instruction is supported and augmented online by our Canvas e-learning platform.   

During the assigned field courses, students will engage in the academic and social components with a special focus on practical work. Guided by faculty, students will visit public and private medical institutions and community centers, and participate in vaccination campaigns, blood drives, and other activities related to their field of interest.

Grading

The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used. Students’ grades are based on attendance, class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and exams.  Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in the 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

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

Course Information

Course Notes
Students are assigned practical fieldwork experience as part of the program.

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 CIEE sites.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

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:

  • Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
  • 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
  • MSI Grant
  • CIEE Stem Scholarship

To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

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.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Summer 2024 8 weeks Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $8,450

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.

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

CIEE iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Carolina Zumaglini

INTERIM CENTER DIRECTOR

Originally from Buenos Aires, Carolina is an experienced bilingual education consultant, historian, and professor with a vast background in developing and delivering international education programs, remote and face-to-face courses, collaborative...

Mariano Sañudo

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Mariano holds a B.A. on Philology and a Master in Cultural Management. He has vast experience developing cultural programs and working with international students.

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here’s what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

START AN APPLICATION
You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!

2

CONNECT WITH YOUR CAMPUS STUDY ABROAD OFFICE 
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.

3

CONTACT US

Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.

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