Native speakers are strongly advised to enroll in advanced Spanish courses in order to qualify. Most programs strongly encourage that students take a Spanish class in the semester preceding their arrival in Spain.

ARGENTINA

BUENOS AIRES:
Program Sponsor: Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE)
Program Name: Buenos Aires, Argentina - Liberal Arts
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Program Elgibility: 3.0 GPA, HMC good standing, Spanish 44+2 required.
Curriculum: Liberal Arts
Description: Sponsoring the largest and most prestigious research program in the social science in Latin America, Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO) provides students with a critical appreciation of Argentina and its place in Latin America. Participants should be interested in living in a large cosmopolitan South American city of 13 million inhabitants where 50% of the population lives under the poverty level. This is an ideal program for students interested in fulfilling humanities requirements in the social sciences by gaining in-depth knowledge of Argentine and Spanish-speaking South American politics, economics, history, literature and society.
Academics: Sponsoring the largest and most prestigious research program in the social science in Latin America, Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO) provides students with a critical appreciation of Argentina and its place in Latin America. In addition to being placed into a Spanish language class, students select classes from FLACSO seminars including The Political Economy of Argentina's Development, International Relations of Latin America, Seminar on Argentine Reality and Cultural Issues in Argentine History, as well as regular humanities-related courses at Universidad de Buenos Aires or Pontificia Católica Argentina.
Housing: Students live with local families or in a residencia with a native Spanish speaker.

Program Sponsor: Institute for Study Abroad - Butler University
Program Name: Argentine Universities Program
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Program Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, HMC good standing, Spanish 44 + 1 with a 'B' average or higher required.
Curriculum: Liberal Arts
Description: Argentina, a land of immigrants, mostly from European origins, boasts a vibrant culture which blends European and South American customs. Known as the "Paris of the Americas" students will enjoy the beautiful Argentinian museums, opera and ballets together with the sounds of tangos played in the city squares.
Academics: Students will earn a total of 15-16 U.S. credits. All students take the specially-designed "Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture" courses in addition to regular university courses. Students may cross-enroll at any of four Argentine Univeristies (Universidad Católica Argentina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Universidad del Salvador, and Universidad Torcuato di Tella) for their academic courses, and will select one of seven academic models of study (traditional, directed research, human rights, gender, diversity and minority studies, literature, theatre and cinema). Check the program ending dates for changes before confirming return travel plans. Ending dates vary from department to department, and you must complete all course obligations prior to departure. In addition, you should not make plans to travel on the final day of exams since there may be exams on that day.
Housing: Students live with local families

CHILE

SANTIAGO:
Program Sponsor: Institute for Study Abroad - Butler University
Program Name: IFSA - Chilean Study Abroad Programs
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Program Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, HMC good standing. Spanish 44+1 required
Curriculum: Liberal Arts, Engineering, Sciences
Description: Santiago, a city of 6 million inhabitants, provides advanced students who enjoy urban life, an opportunity to study in one of the highest levels of education in Latin America. As the economic and cultural heart of Chile, students will experience its' friendly and welcoming culture, political stability, great festivals, and beautifully landscaped parks.
Academics: Students take courses that equal 15-16 U.S. semester credits. Students enroll in a required Advanced Spanish course specifically designed for IFSA-Butler students and one optional program course, History and Society in Contemporary Chile or an Independent Research project. Additional courses are taught at three prestigious Chilean universities: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Universidad de Chile, and the Universidad Diego Portales. Science and/or engineering courses are available at all universities.
Housing: Students live with Chilean families
Comments: Semester 1 dates: February-July; Semester 2 dates: July-December.

Program Sponsor: Institute for the International Education of Students (IES)
Program Name: IES Santiago
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Program Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, HMC good standing. Spanish 44 or 44+1 required
Curriculum: LIberal Arts, Engineering, Sciences
Description: Chile, a developed country of 15 million inhabitants, has one of the fastest growing, and politically stable economies in Latin America. In the capital city of Santiago, students can immerse themselves in a thriving urban city with a picturesque view the Andes to the east or travel west in less than two hours to view the Pacific Ocean.
Academics: Students take 5 courses totaling 15-16 U.S. credits. A Spanish Language course taught at the IES Santiago center is required and students will select an additional four courses. Students who have completed Spanish 44 must take one or two courses at either the Universidad de Chile or Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Science and/or engineering courses are available at both universities. Internships and service learning opportunities are also available.
Housing: Students live with a Chilean family.

VALAPARAISO:
Program Sponsor: Institute for Study Abroad - Butler University
Program Name: IFSA - Chilean Study Abroad Programs
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Program Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, HMC good standing. Spanish 44+1 required.
Curriculum: Liberal Arts, Engineering, Sciences
Description: Valparaiso, is the second largest city in Chile and has views of both the mountains and the sea. Home to the Chilean Congress, students will experience elegant cobbled streets, Victorian houses, museums, galleries, and wonderful Chilean cuisine.
Academics: Students take courses that equal 15-16 U.S. semester credits. Students enroll in a required Advanced Spanish course specifically designed for IFSA-Butler students and one optional program course, History and Society in Contemporary Chile or an Independent Research project. Additional courses are taught at three prestigious Chilean universities: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaiso, Universidad de Valparaiso, and the Universidad Tecnica Frederico Santa Maria. Science and/or engineering courses are available at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaiso.
Housing: Students live with Chilean families in Vina del Mar, 10 minutes from Valparaiso.
Comments Semester 1 dates: February-July; Semester 2 dates: July-December.