Women's Studies Study Abroad Programs in South America

*Due to the global health status worldwide, USAC is making programmatic changes to summer, fall, and yearlong programs, and some options might not be available. These changes are posted on individual program pages on the USAC website.*   Santiago is a city of contrasts: historic areas stand side-by-side with modern urbanism; plazas and parks are oases in the midst of the metropolis. Leading Chile’s considerable cultural endeavors, Santiago boasts symphony orchestras, major dance companies, a host of professional theatre groups, a full slate of concerts and movie theatres, and attractive local markets. Tempt your taste buds with Chile’s tasty cuisine, which incorporates seafood from its long- stretching coastline, fresh meats, and abundant fruits and vegetables. Enjoy traditional empanadas and avocado hotdogs, along with international restaurants all over the city.

Unlike traditional study abroad or tourism experiences, Semester at Sea offers a unique opportunity for deep, authentic engagement with countries and cultures around the globe. It's more than just the adventure of a lifetime. It's a transformative experience that will give you a global perspective to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Fall 2026: European, African, South American, and Asian Adventure Embark: September 9, IJmuiden, The Netherlands Disembark: Dec 22, Bangkok, Thailand Itinerary: Portugal, Morocco, Brazil, St. Helena, South Africa, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Hong Kong Spring 2027: Asia, Africa, and Europe Embark: Jan 5, Bangkok, Thailand Disembark: Apr 20, Bremerhaven, Germany Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, India, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, Scotland

CIEE offers the most extensive network of internship programs. Are you a U.S. college student looking to study and intern abroad? We have full-time and part-time placements across 40+ locations worldwide and in diverse fields, from AI and engineering to public policy and business administration. Find the right fit for you! Live, learn, and work abroad on an internship program with CIEE! CIEE Summer Internships CIEE Summer Global Internships are 6-credit, 8-week programs with full-time working hours (approximately 30 hours weekly) and a seminar. CIEE Summer Intern and Study Abroad are 6 to 7-credit, 6-week programs with a part-time internship (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and a 3-credit academic course. CIEE Semester Internships CIEE Semester Global Internships are 9 to 13-credit, 12-week programs that feature a full-time internship (approximately 30 hours weekly), a seminar, and an optional 3 to 4-credit academic course online. CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad Programs are 12 to 14-credit, 12-week programs that feature a part-time internship​ (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and two academic courses.

Join a study program in Buenos Aires, one of the world’s most exciting and cosmopolitan cities. Between classes, you will visit museums as well as enjoy sports, films, music, and theater. Get the opportunity to enroll in one of the city’s prestigious universities: Universidad Catolica Argentina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Universidad del Salvador, and Universidad Torcuato Di Tella. You will take Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture, which are designed exclusively for the students of IFSA. You will also choose from optional academic concentrations based on your major area of study or interest - Human Rights: Genocide; Literature in Argentina; Cinema in Argentina; Directed Research; Human Rights: Diversity, Minority, and Gender Studies; and Intensive Spanish (for students with four semesters of Spanish). An academic advisor will help you with course selection and language learning, and will also answer any academic questions.

Do your international internship with Maximo Nivel - get international work experience in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. - Education (K-12) - Special Education - Micro-Business - Hospitality & Tourism - Human Rights - Medical Please take note of these qualifications: - Interns should be fluent in English. - Spanish language skills are only required for Micro-Business and Medical internships. - Interns should be enrolled or have completed a Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. - Medical interns must present proof of their medical training. Since 2003, Maximo Nivel has been a leader in educational travel and study abroad. Our work-study-travel programs host more than 4,000 people per year. We are a professional, ethical, and hard-working organization that is completely dedicated to providing a great experience to every participant, student, traveler, and client! Every day, we strive to set ourselves apart and provide the best internship, education, and cultural experiences in Latin America along with top-notch client service and great home base facilities. Live it!

Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations across 24 career fields that are tailored to meet each individual’s academic, professional, or personal requirements. With over 200 internship programs across Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America and South America to choose from, and options to intern from 2 weeks to 6 months either full-time or part-time, in-country or virtually, we facilitate career-enhancing experiences that work for you, not just the host organization. Intern Abroad HQ is proudly brought to you by the team behind International Volunteer HQ. We have collectively supported over 120,000 program participants since 2007 and are the only B Corp certified provider in our field.

The Middlebury - C.V. Schools Abroad are characterized by a commitment to language development. Students sign and honor the Language Pledge, promising to speak only the target language during their time abroad. Those already at an advanced level of Spanish come away from the program with superior language skills and the fact that they have gained an authentic study abroad experience. While in Buenos Aires, students enroll directly into one of Argentina's three most respected universities: the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa, the Universidad de Buenos Aires, and the Universidad Torcuato di Tella. They also live in a homestay, which allows them access to the life of a local family. Students are expected to "live the language" through their coursework, extracurricular activities with local peers, internships, or volunteer work in the capital of South America's largest Spanish-speaking country. In addition to different study tracks for intermediate and advanced speakers, we have two special academic tracks—Public Health and Tango and Identity.

The Spanish Studies program in Córdoba, Argentina, is a great way to experience life at an Argentine university while immersing yourself in the local culture. This program is designed for students who have completed at least one semester of intermediate college Spanish. Attend classes with other international students at the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC) through their international department, the Programa de Español y Cultural Latinoamericana (PECLA). In addition to living with a host family, participate in various cultural activities and excursions around Córdoba and beyond. Stay with a local host family! Homestays in Córdoba, Argentina, offer a unique gateway to deep cultural immersion, providing an invaluable perspective into the Argentine way of life.

Study economically viable business activities driven by a strong social mission while focusing on the economic and social activities of surrounding Ecuadorian communities. Improve your Spanish language skills with a 6-week internship or research placement in Ecuador's capital and financial epicenter, Quito. Ecuador uniquely blends historical and indigenous practices while leading Latin America in early-stage entrepreneurial activity. These contrasting processes and viewpoints make the country a perfect location to study entrepreneurship, the national economy, and local development. The Ecuadorian constitution recognizes the concept of social entrepreneurship, and the people value community-based practices. Through hands-on experiences and coursework, you will work directly with social entrepreneurs and indigenous communities. You will be based in Quito, a centuries-old city that houses a remarkable combination of colonial and modern, where you'll spend 6 weeks at an internship or research placement designed to help improve your Spanish language skills and learn more about Ecuadorian entrepreneurship.