The best parts were not part of the program or school!

For people partaking in this program, know that your classes will not be with other Chileans, just the other people in your program. This made it hard to connect with locals when they did come back from summer (I was spring 2024) since you are on such a different schedule. My favorite parts were not from the program, though they provided good support. I joined a local boxing gym (EmpireBox) which was so fun and separate from all the more touristy activities that USAC provided. They are wonderful people at USAC but just know that for the best experience, you should do your own research and find things to join actually with locals rather than in the bubble of USAC.