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  • Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Program Terms: Winter Break
  • Website Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Restrictions: CMU applicants only
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: 3. Direct/External Programs Language of Instruction: English
Abroad Opportunities: Study Abroad
Program Description:

CIEE College Study Abroad

January in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Program Overview

Your January in Buenos Aires program lasts three weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in one CIEE course taught at CIEE Buenos Aires. Enhance your experience with extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Argentine culture. Live and learn in Buenos Aires!

Unique Experiences

Discover areas of the city

only Porteños know about, like museums, festivals, and events

Explore the Old Port area of La Boca

and take in the uniqueness of this peculiar neighborhood

Learn outside the classroom

about Argentine countryside and get to know Gaucho life

Learn More About Buenos Aires

Your Destination

Buenos Aires is Argentina’s vibrant, cosmopolitan capital, known for its warm summer weather, rich cultural traditions, and European-inspired architecture. January is the perfect time to experience the city’s energy with outdoor festivals, tango performances, and sun-soaked afternoons in parks like Bosques de Palermo. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Buenos Aires is the perfect place to study abroad on winter break.

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Housing

At CIEE Buenos Aires, you’ve got flexible housing options to match your vibe. Whether you’re into the cozy feel of a homestay, want your own space in a single apartment, or prefer the social scene of a shared apartment, there’s a setup that works for you. Plus, all housing is in neighborhoods that make life easy--with public transportation, cool cafés, shops, and restaurants just around the corner.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses that align with your academic major.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.

Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Buenos Aires will open doors for you to explore Argentia's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.      

Samples of past excursions and activities:

  • Enjoy traditional Argentine cuisine like empanadas and chocotorta
  • Attend concerts at the local opera house, Teatro Colón
  • Visit museums, art galleries, and cultural centers such as the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires and Centro Cultural Recoleta

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

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Academics

CIEE Buenos Aires: Study in the heart of Buenos Aires in the lively neighborhood of Recoleta, well-connected to parks, cafés, restaurants, and shops. CIEE Buenos Aires features modern classrooms, comfortable lounge areas, and a charming outdoor space.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Learn More About Scholarships

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext Travel Protection included

Questions?

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