Argentina
Dates
May 21 – June 19, 2025
Subjects
Criminology, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Latin American Studies
Deadlines
Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Feb. 5: Regular Deadline
Program Overview
From the Andes Mountains to the bustling port city of Buenos Aires, Argentina embodies the richness of both South American and European cultures. Based in Buenos Aires, a fascinating urban landscape with famous streets, cafes, architecture, cuisine, music and dance, group excursions include visits to museums, outdoor markets, historic mansions, national monuments, government ministries and soccer stadiums. Courses make Argentina the focus of discussion through hands-on learning opportunities and guest lectures by local Argentine experts. Students enjoy free weekends to travel independently to other regions in Argentina.
Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in variable weather, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.
All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.
Program Excursions
We visit the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires and receive a country briefing led by a current U.S. Foreign Service Officer (FSO) to learn about historical and contemporary economic and political conditions in Argentina and the current relationship between our two countries.
During El Proceso, the 1976-83 Dictatorship, human rights groups estimate that more than 100,000 people were tortured and more than 30,000 people “disappeared.” On this excursion, we visit and walk through one of the central sites where many people were held, tortured, and murdered.
La Casa Rosada (The Pink House) is the Presidential Palace for Argentina. We’ll walk through the halls listening to a guided tour in English and visit the balcony immortalized in the movie/musical Evita, the site where First Lady Eva Peron spoke to los descamisados (impoverished workers) in her famous 1951 speech.
Argentina is internationally famous for its beef and wine. We attend an asado to learn how different meats are cooked and paired with specific types of grapes. The owner also explains wine-growing regions in the country, how different grapes are produced and manufactured, and how they are sold within the country or exported.
The Tango, one of the most sensual dances in the world, originates in the region surrounding Buenos Aires. Students get to take an introductory tango class from one of the most iconic tango lesson studios in the city, La Catedral Club.
We begin the program becoming oriented with some of the most important sites in Buenos Aires’ city center. We visit the Plaza de Mayo, a famous historical protest square located in front of the presidential palace; walk across Avenida 9 de Julio, the widest street in the world; and end with a stop at Café Tortoni, a café that is over 150 years old and is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
What's Included
Program Cost: $3,995 + airfare
To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of obtaining a passport ($165), one meal per day + personal expenses (approx. $400-$600 depending on your food tastes/spending habits/optional independent travel preferences), any class readings/materials, and any fees from your college/university.
Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.
Student Voices
“Leave your comfort zone at home. Studying abroad is about pushing your personal boundaries to truly experience the world around you. Be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Ask for directions in a new language, try unusual food at a street fair, and buy the bus ticket to a magnificent waterfall 17 hours away. You learn more from those experiences than the ones found within the confines of your hotel room. Trust me, you won’t regret it.”
– Gabrielle, Argentina
“KIIS Argentina provided me a holistic opportunity. I returned to my “home away from home,” gained experiential knowledge, and earned internship credit for my Master’s program. I also discovered my love for waterfalls by going to Iguazu Falls in Brazil through this program”
– Ashley, Argentina
“The best lessons I learned in Argentina came from my experiences interacting with the local people and their ways of life. KIIS Argentina provided me with the tools to fully explore Buenos Aires and its diverse culture and history. Argentina might not be the first place that comes to a person’s mind when they think “study abroad,” but a wise student should definitely consider the awesomeness that is Argentina.”
– Alex, Argentina
“The true value of the experience isn’t only what you see. The hidden worth of your experience returns with you in unexpected ways. It can be a new appreciation for corner coffee shops, new confidence in riding the subway or learning to communicate using charades. The adventure doesn’t end when you get on the plane to come home, instead it opens the door to a new and less far away world.”
– Shaleena, Argentina
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Description
Dates
May 21 – June 19, 2025
Subjects
Criminology, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Latin American Studies
Deadlines
Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Feb. 5: Regular Deadline
Program Overview
From the Andes Mountains to the bustling port city of Buenos Aires, Argentina embodies the richness of both South American and European cultures. Based in Buenos Aires, a fascinating urban landscape with famous streets, cafes, architecture, cuisine, music and dance, group excursions include visits to museums, outdoor markets, historic mansions, national monuments, government ministries and soccer stadiums. Courses make Argentina the focus of discussion through hands-on learning opportunities and guest lectures by local Argentine experts. Students enjoy free weekends to travel independently to other regions in Argentina.
Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in variable weather, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.
All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.
Program Excursions
We visit the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires and receive a country briefing led by a current U.S. Foreign Service Officer (FSO) to learn about historical and contemporary economic and political conditions in Argentina and the current relationship between our two countries.
During El Proceso, the 1976-83 Dictatorship, human rights groups estimate that more than 100,000 people were tortured and more than 30,000 people “disappeared.” On this excursion, we visit and walk through one of the central sites where many people were held, tortured, and murdered.
La Casa Rosada (The Pink House) is the Presidential Palace for Argentina. We’ll walk through the halls listening to a guided tour in English and visit the balcony immortalized in the movie/musical Evita, the site where First Lady Eva Peron spoke to los descamisados (impoverished workers) in her famous 1951 speech.
Argentina is internationally famous for its beef and wine. We attend an asado to learn how different meats are cooked and paired with specific types of grapes. The owner also explains wine-growing regions in the country, how different grapes are produced and manufactured, and how they are sold within the country or exported.
The Tango, one of the most sensual dances in the world, originates in the region surrounding Buenos Aires. Students get to take an introductory tango class from one of the most iconic tango lesson studios in the city, La Catedral Club.
We begin the program becoming oriented with some of the most important sites in Buenos Aires’ city center. We visit the Plaza de Mayo, a famous historical protest square located in front of the presidential palace; walk across Avenida 9 de Julio, the widest street in the world; and end with a stop at Café Tortoni, a café that is over 150 years old and is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
What's Included
Program Cost: $3,995 + airfare
To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of obtaining a passport ($165), one meal per day + personal expenses (approx. $400-$600 depending on your food tastes/spending habits/optional independent travel preferences), any class readings/materials, and any fees from your college/university.
Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.
Student Voices
“Leave your comfort zone at home. Studying abroad is about pushing your personal boundaries to truly experience the world around you. Be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Ask for directions in a new language, try unusual food at a street fair, and buy the bus ticket to a magnificent waterfall 17 hours away. You learn more from those experiences than the ones found within the confines of your hotel room. Trust me, you won’t regret it.”
– Gabrielle, Argentina
“KIIS Argentina provided me a holistic opportunity. I returned to my “home away from home,” gained experiential knowledge, and earned internship credit for my Master’s program. I also discovered my love for waterfalls by going to Iguazu Falls in Brazil through this program”
– Ashley, Argentina
“The best lessons I learned in Argentina came from my experiences interacting with the local people and their ways of life. KIIS Argentina provided me with the tools to fully explore Buenos Aires and its diverse culture and history. Argentina might not be the first place that comes to a person’s mind when they think “study abroad,” but a wise student should definitely consider the awesomeness that is Argentina.”
– Alex, Argentina
“The true value of the experience isn’t only what you see. The hidden worth of your experience returns with you in unexpected ways. It can be a new appreciation for corner coffee shops, new confidence in riding the subway or learning to communicate using charades. The adventure doesn’t end when you get on the plane to come home, instead it opens the door to a new and less far away world.”
– Shaleena, Argentina
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