Public health and epidemiology in Buenos Aires; language course in Spanish for the Health Sciences; independent study project. Previous coursework in public health, anthropology or development studies. For the independent student who wants the challenge of living in a large, cosmopolitan city of 10 million with rich heritage. Students are encouraged to apply for SIT scholarships.
Special Opportunities:
Public Health Public health in an urban environment
Required language course and course on Peruvian Social Reality (service learning component); university courses. 100 acre university campus in a sprawling city of 8 million with Spanish colonial core. Home stay in suburban residential areas. First semester (early March-mid July); Second semester (early August-mid December) weather marked by persistent clouds. Total enr.: 15,000. Students are encouraged to apply for IFSA scholarships.
Special Opportunities:
Service Learning Service learning component in the mandatory Peruvian Social Reality course.
Courses on Public Health and traditional Chilean medical practice; language course in Spanish for Health Sciences; independent study project. Academic excursion to Tacna, Peru. Smaller coastal city in northern Chile. Very dry with access to beaches and mountains. Students are encouraged to apply for SIT scholarships.
Special Opportunities:
Public Health: can incorporate a guided practicum/service learning project in public health setting into the independent study project.
Study of social movements (including environmental, gender, indigenous and labor groups) from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Independent study project. Excursion to Patagonia. For the independent student who wants the challenge of living in a large, cosmopolitan city of 10 million with rich heritage. Students are encouraged to apply for SIT scholarships.
Cosmopolitan capital city of 1.5 million; three universities. Neuroscience track at Universidad de la Republica. Internships. Best for the independent student. Few Americans. Calendar: July-Dec; March-July.
Coral reef ecology program, biology and resource management themes, prior biology coursework required. Can receive SCUBA certification in first 2 weeks of program (Extra cost not addressed by Bates aid). Program is field work focused; students must be willing to spend 3+ months in a small, island setting. Students are encouraged to apply for SFS scholarships.
Special Opportunities:
Environmental Studies, Marine Biology: Core courses: Tropical Marine Ecology; Principles of Resource Management; Environmental Policy and Socioeconomic Values
