This Rollins approved program, run through ISA (International Studies Abroad), provides students the opportunity to study and live in the culturally diverse and vibrant capital of Argentina while taking courses offered in Spanish and English at the University of Belgrano. Please note ISA has three individual tracks on this program, and Rollins students may participate in any of them.
To learn more about the culture and people of Argentina, students will live in homestays and will enjoy program activities in Buenos Aires as well as regional excursions.
This program is an excellent fit for students studying Spanish, Latin American & Caribbean Studies, all business disciplines, Economics, Political Science, CMCS, History, and International Relations. In addition, students have the opportunity to enroll in a month-long intensive Spanish language course, which is available immediately prior to the start of the semester.
ISA's website sometimes lists your first travel day as the first day of the program. For example, if ISA's website says that the first day of the program is the 15th and that orientation is the 16th, then technically the first day of your program is the 16th - the day of orientation. This is because nearly all flights departing the U.S. for Buenos Aires will be overnight flights. Meaning that if you need to be in Buenos Aires on the 16th for orientation you will need to leave the U.S. on the 15th. If you're traveling from another country, just keep in mind that the first day of your program will be the first day of orientation.
All students will fly into the Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport (airport code EZE). The designated pickup time is between 8 am and 12 pm for fall and 9 am and 1 pm for spring programs. Airport pickup times are strictly enforced so we recommend that you arrive at one hour before the end of the airport pickup time listed. An ISA representative will greet you at the airport. Then as a group, you will go directly to the University of Belgrano to meet your host family, who will then take you home. ISA does not provide airport transfer at the end of the program. You are responsible for returning to the airport on your own on your program end date. You should make arrangements to fly out of Buenos Aires on the last day of the program.
Students fly into Buenos Aires where they are welcome by the resident staff and their host family. The ISA staff will provide students with an extensive on-site orientation during the first few days, designed to help smooth your transition into life in Buenos Aires and your studies in Belgrano. Along with a full-week orientation program, there will be an online orientation which students will be required to attend.
US citizens must obtain a visa for Argentina upon entry into the country. However, you will enter the country as a tourist. Once in Argentina, ISA will assist you in registering with the local authority and obtaining a student visa within the first 30 days of the program. In addition, once on-site, students must register their stay in country--ISA staff will assist students with this process. For more information about the visa process and visas for non-US citizens, see our Passports & Visas Page.
The University of Belgrano is a private institution that was founded in 1964. The UB's goals are to provide high-quality education, to promote research in all disciplines, and to foster the social and cultural development of the community. The university is situated in a lovely urban area surrounded by parks and residential neighborhoods.
Rollins students majoring in Spanish may apply up to three of their courses in Buenos Aires while minors can apply up to two. It is at the discretion of each Rollins department how classes are applied towards a student's major or minor.
The courses in this program are taught by University of Belgrano professors. All classes are with American and other international students. A full course load is four (4) courses per semester. Rollins Credit equivalent for UB courses: 27 hours = 2 credits / 54 hours = 4 credits / 81 hours = 5 credits and 120 hours = 6 credits.
All students must take a Spanish language placement exam prior to arrival in Buenos Aires. The exam will indicate each student's language proficiency level, and will determine the courses in which the student is eligible to enroll.
Latin American Studies: The Latin American Studies semester program is available both fall and spring semester and is designed for students at all levels of Spanish who have an interest in political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of Argentina and Latin-America. Students have the option of taking content courses in English or Spanish, as well as a Spanish language class.
As part of the Latin American Studies program, you can choose to enroll in the Intensive Spanish Language Month. It begins immediately prior to the start of the semester at Belgrano and lasts for approximately four weeks. While not required, the program is strongly encouraged. It offers six total credit hours at no additional cost (this option is the same price as the semester-only option). This program is designed for students in beginning through advanced levels of Spanish. When you arrive in Buenos Aires you'll take a placement exam that will determine the level in which you place.
Courses with Locals in Multiple Disciplines: Students at the high advanced level of the Spanish language (5 or more semesters of college-level Spanish) will take courses with local students at the University of Belgrano. These courses will be taken alongside Argentine students and are taught by Argentine faculty. Please be aware that some courses with Argentine students are offered only during specific semesters, and often change due to course schedule conflicts, enrollment, etc.
Intensive Spanish Language (semester): You will take 2 consecutive levels of Spanish language on this program- therefore; this program is not designed for advanced level Spanish speakers. Advanced level students should consider Latin American Studies or the Courses with Locals programs.
*Please Note: Each of the track titles above are hyperlinks. For more information regarding course choices, click on the title, select the specific term/semester and then click on the course tab.
Students participating on this program will need to seek the appropriate departmental approval for all major/minor requirements and will need to seek approval for General Education Requirements through Student Records. All students who successfully complete an ISA Buenos Aires program through Rollins will receive an official transcript from the University of Belgrano. Students on average will earn 16-22 credits on the program. Direct enrollment courses with Argentine students may be issued 4 credits per course. It can take up to 3 months to receive the official transcript from abroad.
Students who participate on the ISA Buenos Aires program will have the opportunity to go on optional excursions during their semester abroad in addition to the regularly offered activities in Buenos Aires. Below, find a list of the most common excursions offered by ISA.
In addition to the optional excursions, the ISA staff in Buenos Aires provides students with regularly scheduled activities in and around Buenos Aires including visits to different neighborhoods, museums, tango lessons and other activities designed to introduce students to Argentine culture. Students also have access to student activities and events at the University of Belgrano.
The program fee is equal to Rollins College tuition and fees, and room for one semester.
Tuition and program administration, accommodation, complete medical and emergency insurance, orientation, homestay with a local family, meals: breakfast & dinner w/ host family, and airport pickup (if arrival is within ISA pickup times).
Scholarships based on financial need are available to off-set costs associated with international airfare, and, in exceptional cases, other costs associated with study abroad. Students apply for scholarships through the normal program application.
Advising is offered on a walk-in basis: Tuesday-Thursday from 12:30pm - 2:30pm during the normal semester. If you are unable to make it at these times, email, call or stop by to set up an appointment. We can also put you in touch with student program alumni who would be happy to share their experience with you. You may also want to review our blog site to see what past students have said about their adventures on this program.
