| Name of Program |
CHILE: CIEE University Studies-- Long Term |
| Location: |
Santiago, Chile |
| Sponsoring Institution(s) |
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Santiago Center, Universidad de Chile, and Pontificia Universidad Catoeica de Chile |
| Dates |
Long Term: mid July to mid December |
| Language of Instruction |
Spanish |
| Eligibility Requirements |
Junior Standing (17 units) Participation by Kalamazoo students in this
program is subject to annual enrollment limits: 5.
Contact the Center for International Programs for details. See
the College catalogue for selection criteria. |
| Additional Recommended Prep |
Preference given to students with a demonstrated interest in Latin America. |
| GPA |
2.75 minimum |
| Language |
Minimum: Spanish 301
Maximum: Spanish |
| Application Process |
Application/Essay Required?
Interview Required?
Due Date for Applications |
| Approved for Transfer of |
Kalamazoo Financial Assistance/Scholarships Academic Credit |
| Orientation on K Campus Required | Yes |
| Academics | |
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| Courses | "Founded in 1992, the Council Study Center in Chile provides a supportive environment for students to enroll directly in Chile's two major universities. The two-week required Language and Culture course is organized for program participants and is offered in July at the beginning of the program prior to the initiation of regular university classes. Following the Language and Culture course, students enroll in regular university courses for which they meet the prerequisites at the Universidad de Chile and the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile" (Council, 1999). K students receive 1 K-unit for the two-week language and culture course. In addition, students typically enroll in a Spanish language course and four additional courses offered by the Universidad de Chile and the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. In Valparaiso, students are required to take "Valparaiso: The Fifth Region" and "Chile: Contemporary Realities" for one K-unit each, one Spanish language course for one K-unit, and the equivalent of three additional K-units. However, since courses at Universidad Católica de Valparaiso have a different credit scale than Kalamazoo College, students must choose their courses carefully with the assistance of the Resident Coordinator. At each university, all course selections are made in consultation with the Academic Director and a designated staff person from each Chilean university. The universities generally offer courses in many disciplines, including history, geography, philosophy, linguistics and literature, sociology, political science, international relations, anthropology, psychology, theology, music, and art. Not all courses are available every semester. The nature of the academic system in Chile is such that course listings and course availability are not determined until immediately prior to the start of university classes in a given semester. The final list of courses will not be available until the first two weeks of the program in Santiago and flexibility in course selection is required. |
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| Credits | Participants are eligible to earn six units of credit in the Long-Term program. The distribution of the earned units depends upon the courses taken. Students are urged to consult with their academic advisers concerning course selection. Students may not under load or overload. To receive Kalamazoo credit, courses must be within the liberal arts tradition. In order to be counted as one K-Unit of credit, a course must have 40-45 contact hours In cases where students must combine courses to achieve the minimum number of contact hours for a unit of credit, both courses must be from the same discipline, e.g. history with history or biology with biology. Grades from all study abroad courses will appear on the Kalamazoo transcript but are not included in the Kalamazoo grade point average. The transcript will list the title of the course, the appropriate discipline, and a translation of the local grade into the Kalamazoo "A, B, C" grading system. Students must earn the equivalent of a "C" in the local grading system to receive credit for course work completed abroad. Consult the individual Program Descriptions and the College catalogue for additional information. All course work must be completed and turned in before the end of the academic program or no credit will be given. |
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| ICRP/Field Study | The ICRP is not a component of this program. |
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| Housing | In both Santiago and Valparaíso, students live and eat in homestays (selected by the Council's Resident Coordinator). | |
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| Co-Curricular Opportunities | Students have access to university facilities at both the Universidad de Chile and the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile as well as a variety of activities sponsored by the Council, including internships, volunteer opportunities, language exchanges, and field trips. |
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| Comprehensive Program Fee | |
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| Program Fee | $22,646 |
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| Comprehensive fee includes | tuition and fees, food and housing while classes are in session, round-trip international airfare from the designated point of departure, typically Miami, and limited excursions |
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| Not included | books, medical expenses, personal spending money, food or housing during vacation periods or after classes have ended, and independent travel |
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This document contains the most accurate information available at the time of publication. Statements contained herein are not contractual obligations, and verbal or other representations that are inconsistent with or not contained within the Academic Catalogue's offerings or policies are not binding. Kalamazoo College and the Center for International Programs each reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or change, without specific notice, programs, offerings, policies, procedures, qualifications, fees, and other conditions.
