Elon University

 

About the Location

Córdoba is the second-largest city in Argentina and the capital of Córdoba province.  It is located in the geographical center of Argentina, on the Primero River at the intersection of the Pampas and the Sierra Chica mountains. Founded in 1573, it is one of the oldest cities in the Americas and retains a charming city center featuring Jesuit architechture dating from the 1700's.  The historic buildings of Córdoba have collectively been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The city has played a major role in Argentine history as the birthplace of many important social movements including the Codobazo, which facilitated the overthrow of the military dictatorship of General Carlos Onganía.  Today, Córdoba is recognized as a significant center for arts and culture in Argentina.

Córdoba offers students an opportunity to study in an authentic working-class Latin American city.  Córdoba does not have the monumental feel of Buenos Aires, but more than makes up for that with its bustling student scene.  At its core, Córdoba is a college town.  The city is home to seven major universities and its hundreds of thousands of students comprise a significant portion of the city's population of approximately 1.4 million.
 

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Academics

Who is this program right for?

The Spanish Studies program is right for students who have taken Spanish 221 or higher.  Students who have taken more than two courses at the 300 level may also be interested in the Integrated Studies program, which allows some direct enrollment in courses with Argentine students. Courses for international students are available in a variety of liberal arts disciplines.  These courses will primarily have a Latin American focus.

Students will take classes on the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba campus, a large, pleasant space a few minutes from the city center.

What is the program like?

Students on this program will benefit from multiple layers of support.  This program is offered in partnership with Spanish Studies Abroad - the Center for Cross-Cultural Studies (CC-CS), which is a US-based study abroad provider that specializes in the Spanish-speaking world.  CC-CS has support staff both in the US and in Córdoba and provides administrative support for students both prior to departure and during the term in Argentina.  The program is hosted in Argentina by PECLA, the Programa de Español y Cultura Latinoamericana.  PECLA is a language-learning center that is based at the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC), which is the oldest university in Argentina.  All courses are taught on the UNC campus, and the CC-CS offices are convenient to the UNC campus.  Students will have support resources availble to them both through CC-CS and PECLA, and will also have access to the vibrant campus life of UNC.

Students on the Spanish studies program will choose only from the courses offered by PECLA.  PECLA courses are specifically designed for international students and will focus on Spanish grammar and Latin American Studies.  On arrival, students will be placed into the appropriate intensive language and culture course at PECLA based on their Spanish ability.  At the conclusion of the language and culture course, students will enroll in four to five additional courses chosen from PECLA offerings.

The Universidad Nacional de Córdoba is Argentina's oldest university.

Academic Notes:

• Courses are offered primarily in the disciplines of Spanish language and Latin American Studies.
  • View the PECLA course listings.
• Additional information about course equivalents for this program is available on the Course Planning Registration for Study Abroad and Study USA page.
• Students who have completed one or more Spanish courses at the 300 level may participate in internship or service learning on this program.
• Students may undertake independent research on this program.
• Students will typically take five courses and earn twenty hours of credit on this program.
• Grades earned on this program will count towards an Elon GPA.
• Study abroad courses may not be taken on an audit or pass/fail basis regardless of the host institution's policy.

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General Program Dates

• Fall Semester – early July to early December

• Spring Semester – early February to early July

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Cost

Costs for study abroad vary program to program and will not be exactly the same as on-campus costs of attendance at Elon.

Specific cost information for this program is coming soon, but the cost of this program should compare favorably to the CIEE Buenos Aires program.

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Scholarships/Travel Grants

Need-based scholarships are available for Elon semester programs through the GEC.  For additional information on scholarships or other funding for study abroad, see the Funding for Study Abroad page.

If you qualify for a travel grant through any of the fellows or scholars programs, see the appropriate program director for more information on how to apply the grant to your study abroad program.  Visit the Deadlines and Events Calendar for travel grant deadlines.

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Housing

All students live with local host families.  Students should expect to have a commute, either on foot or via public transport.  The location of the host family in relation to the university will depend on the locations of families who are willing to host students during any given term.
 

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Additional Eligibility Notes

To be eligible for this program, students must meet the following criteria:

• Have completed or be enrolled in Spanish 221
• Hold a 3.0 GPA or better in Spanish language coursework
• Have zero student conduct sanctions or other factors that prohibit participation in study abroad programs

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Applications

Students must complete online the Elon University study abroad application by the published deadline.  See the Deadline and Events Calendar for the most up-to-date deadline information.  Applications are generally accepted one semester in advance.

Initial approval is granted by Elon, and final acceptance is granted by the Center for Cross-Cultural Study (CC-CS).

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Visa

US Citizens are not typically required to get a visa to study for a semester in Argentina.  They must however pay the reciprocity fee to enter Argentina.  More information on the reciprocity fee can be found below.  Students of other nationalities should check to see if they are subject to visa requirements for Argentina.

• Learn more about the reciprocity fee

• Consulate of Argentina in Washington, DC

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Orientations

A successful semester abroad is dependent upon adequate preparation.  Students will participate in a series of mandatory orientations during the semester prior to studying abroad.  These orientations will address issues of academic, cultural, logistical, financial, and personal preparation, as well as health and safety.  Failure to participate in the required orientations will result in dismissal from the program.  Any financial losses incurred by this dismissal, including program fees and international airfare, are the student's full responsibility.

View the pre-departure orientation schedule for the semester programs.
 

Mate is much more than just a traditional beverage to most Argentines.

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Additional Information and Links

Want to know more?  Like the Global Education Center Facebook page to chat with alumni and prospective students and receive study abroad updates.

Global Ambassadors are GEC student representatives who have participated in one or more study abroad programs, and have been trained to speak about their experiences. You can be in touch with current Global Ambassadors via email, or contact past study abroad participants who have attended your program. They are looking forward to hearing from you!
 

Embassy, Consulate, and Visa Resources

• Embassy of Argentina in Washington, D.C.

• U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina

 

Isabella Cannon Global Education Center
Global Commons 360
2375 Campus Box
Elon, NC 27244
336.278.6700 (phone)
336.278.6692 (fax)
global@elon.edu

 

Images courtesy of CC-CS and Bill Burress.