SSA: Ecosystems & Biodiversity from Córdoba to Patagonia, Argentina
- Argentina
- Patagonia
About Program
The course features experiential learning opportunities where students will apply theoretical knowledge on the ground.
Classes will be taught by faculty of the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, institution recognized for its ongoing work in this area, whereas field activities will be led by park rangers from the Universidad Provincial de Córdoba and guides specialized in academic tourism.
Along with theoretical and practical classes, the course includes visits to wildlife preserves, lodging excursions in national parks of Córdoba and transport to the coastal region of Patagonia.
As a part of biodiversity and ecosystem training, students may take part in the environmental protection tasks that these areas require.
Classes will be taught in English, but immersion and scientific and technical vocabulary will be in Argentine Spanish. Students may also enroll in an optional introductory Spanish course.
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Diversity & Inclusion
BIPOC Support
You may experience being in the minority or majority for the first time, encounter different perspectives of what it means to be from the U.S., or have stereotypes (both positive and negative) placed upon you.
While everyone’s experience is different, preparing yourself ahead of time and knowing which resources are available can be helpful.
LGBTQIA+ Support
Every country perceives sexuality and gender expression differently and you should think about how your study abroad destination may react to your identity and how freely you’ll be able to express yourself when you’re abroad. While you should not feel pressured to closet yourself while you’re away, it’s important to have a grasp on how your expression can be perceived in a different cultural context.
In order to help prepare you to have the best time while abroad, here are some resources we have gathered to get you started.
Accessibility Support
Please note that the location that you are applying to may have specific accessibility challenges such as uneven terrain, cobblestones, stairs, lack of specialized equipment, and differing attitudes and laws regarding accessibility. You also may find that medications typically prescribed in the U.S. may not be available or legal in your host country. It is important to allow extra time to plan the appropriate arrangements for your time abroad.
However, our team at Spanish Studies Abroad is here to help support you to the best of our ability in arranging necessary accommodations for your study abroad experience. We encourage you to tell your Admissions Advisor if you need any special arrangements.
Program Highlights
- 4 Credits
- Whale Watching
- Snorkeling with sea lions
- Kayaking in pristine waters
Scholarships
Spanish Studies Abroad Financial Aid
Spanish Studies Abroad has awarded over $230,000 in scholarships since 2001 via its two scholarships, the Merit-Based Scholarship and the Diversity Scholarship, for academic programs in Spain, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Argentina. The Merit-Based Scholarship to Spain is awarded to one student who shares “a personal life story that demonstrates [their] dedication to learning Spanish and how [they] have gone above and beyond in [their] acquisition of the language,” in a 400-to-500-word essay.
