USAC Comparative Studies: Uruguay and Cuba Summer Session

Name: USAC Comparative Studies: Uruguay and Cuba Summer Session
Brand: USAC
SKU: 255583
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Location

Multiple Locations +2

Uruguay
- Montevideo
Cuba
- Havana

Term

Summer

Subject Areas

Business Cultural Studies Film Gender Studies Health Sciences History Language Studies Latin American Studies Sustainable Development Women's Studies

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Program Details

Program Type

Direct Enrollment

Degree Level

Bachelors

Housing

Apartment Host Family

Language

English

Pricing

Starting Price

9768

Price Details

Take advantage of this combined program discount, as separate program homestays in both Cuba and Uruguay would be an additional $1,480 total.
For information on summer pricing, please visit our website.

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Some Accommodation Some Activities Classes

Last Updated: Feb 18, 2025

Last Reviewed: Feb 15, 2024

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About Program

Study abroad for eight weeks over the summer, beginning in Montevideo, Uruguay and continuing to La Habana, Cuba, for a comparative Latin studies program ideal for any student and of particular interest to health, gender, and Spanish language students.

Experience Uruguay's vibrant, progressive and thriving culture and contrast it with Cuba's political and historical complexities, evolution and stunning natural beauty.

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A student poses overlooking the city of Montevideo.

A group of students pose in La Habana with a USAC sign.

Diversity & Inclusion 💙

LGBTQIA+ Support

There are LGBTQIA+ friends, colleagues, and allies throughout the world. However, cultural understanding of gender identity and sexuality does vary from country to country. USAC has compiled a lot of resources to help you through that learning process.

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Accessibility Support

USAC is dedicated to working closely with students with disabilities to ensure the best study abroad experience possible. You may request reasonable accommodations after your initial application is complete. We routinely receive requests for scheduling, material, and environmental accommodations for the classroom setting, which may include assistive technology, scribes and readers, printed material, and interpretation.

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Impact 🌎

Sustainability

Environmentally-conscious students choose USAC because many of our programs are held in some of the most sustainable countries in the world. There are options to take coursework in sustainability and the environment, as well as field trips and studies where students can leave a lasting impact on their host country.

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Program Highlights

Take immersive studies focused on business, language, or health during the five-week Montevideo program.
Participate in intriguing courses on gender and culture, healthcare, or government during the three-week La Habana program.
Learn the dances of both cultures, savor the flavors of the different regions and enhance your Spanish language skills through various course offerings.
Rely on our seasoned Uruguay and Cuba Resident Director, Sebastian Bombi, who will be your daily guide and local resource in both Montevideo and La Habana. Sebastian will also accompany students on the group flight between locations.

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I am very thankful for the time I got to spend in Uruguay. I have learned so much inside and outside of the classroom. I feel I made a great decision to come to Uruguay during the summer when Carnival and so many other cultural important events take place. During my time here, I have felt that as a Latino I have connected with my roots despite my family not being from here. I have found much more similarities with the local culture and my own. I have learned the importance of language and how it connects me to the locals. As many historical figures such as the Argentine liberator, Jose de San Martin, the Venezuelan hero Simon Bolivar, and the Argentine politician and author Manuel Ugarte have pointed out in the past there is a lot to unite the people of the geopolitical region of Latin America. A shared history, language and traditions have made me appreciate the continent more. The experience has also been eye opening seeing the way how a Latin American country views the world. My time in Uruguay has taught me a lot and has helped me grow with experiences that will help me for the rest of my academic and professional career.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

Getting my phone stolen was very nerve-racking for me. I eventually told my advisors in USAC and my host family and they helped me a lot. I was eventually able to get a new phone.

Pros

Public transportation is really easy to use.
The food is a lot more natural than back home.
The city is really beautiful.

Cons

Some places do not have air conditioning.
There are a lot of mosquitos.
There is no spicy food.

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About USAC

USAC is a non-profit consortium of U.S. universities that collaborates to offer affordable, academic and authentic study abroad programs. There are abundant opportunities to immerse in the culture, history, and academics of other countries providing an unforgettable experience. Each program is designed to help you grow into an engaged citizen of...