- Chile
About Program
With its cosmopolitan cities, majestic mountains, and untamed wilderness, Chile is an ideal place to breathe new life into your summer vacation. By participating in this seven-week program, you’ll be able to live with a host family and engage in a unique cultural exchange. You can spend your days exploring the community, learning about local customs, and joining in daily activities. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend a Chilean high school for two to five weeks. Extracurricular activities are generally offered free of charge, so you may be able to participate in sports, art, and volunteer projects with your Chilean classmates. Chile is famous for its traditional asados, or barbecues, and if you’re lucky, you’ll get to enjoy these festive get-togethers with your host family and friends. Become a cultural insider this summer in Chile!
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Diversity & Inclusion
BIPOC Support
LGBTQIA+ Support
Accessibility Support
Program Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Spanish – the best way to become fluent.
- Make connections and memories you'll never forget with other AFS exchange students from all over the world.
- Live with a host family to deepen your immersion and connection to Chilean culture. If you’re like most AFSers, you won’t want to leave this second family and home.
- Sample delicious Chilean cuisine, including empanadas de horno (turnovers with beef, hard-boiled eggs, onions, olives, and raisins), pastel de choclo (a baked meal of beef, chicken, onions, corn, eggs, and spices), and cazuela de ave (chicken soup).
- Become a global citizen. Gain intercultural communication skills. Build your college and career resume. Help create a more peaceful, understanding world.
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Location
If you are interested in seeing a desert that some have compared to Mars, skiing in the middle of summer, and star-gazing without pollution, Chile might just be your perfect destination. Try colorful Valparaiso, bustling Santiago, or the beautiful Patagonia region.
