Dates
May 19 – June 17, 2027Subjects
Agriculture, Food Science, Political Science, Latin American Studies, SociologyDeadlines
Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100Feb. 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.
Program Director
I’ve directed and taught study abroad programs in Argentina and Chile for over a decade. My courses explore politics, dictatorship, and democratization. Buenos Aires feels like a second home, and I love helping students connect academic ideas to the lived experiences and histories of the people around them.Dr. Shawn Schulenberg
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Courses
All courses are taught in English and are 3 credit hours. You may enroll in 1-2 courses. Courses are divided into 2 time-blocks. You cannot select 2 courses in the same time block.
Graduate Credit Available.
This course will examine the relationship between the armed forces and the societies they are charged to protect, with a focus on the cases of Argentina, Brazil, and Chile. Although we will focus primarily on Argentina, we will also study events in Brazil and Chile so that we can understand how and why we see different regional variations and the consequences of these differences today.
The course will introduce students to Latin America through sites of history, culture, memory, finance, and public life. Visits to museums, neighborhoods, markets, and historical landmarks will help students connect Latin American history and contemporary social change with lived experience and contemporary Latin American cultures. Together, the excursions will deepen intercultural understanding and critical observation.
AGRI 475-2 Topics: Microbes to Molecules: Antibiotic Resistance and Discovery in Argentina [BLOCK 1]
Antibiotics are essential to modern medicine, but growing resistance threatens them. Microbes remain a key source for new discoveries. This course examines antibiotic discovery and resistance development, using Argentina's One Health framework (linking human health, agriculture, food systems, and the environment) to compare local and U.S. resistance monitoring strategies. Open to all backgrounds; no microbiology required.
Students will explore migration, culture, and social change through guided walks, market visits, tango lessons, neighborhood tours, and site visits to Plaza de Mayo, ESMA, Punta Querandí, The Jesuit Block, Puerto Madero, La Boca, Palermo, and Recoleta. Each excursion includes observation, discussion, and reflection to connect place, migration, memory, inequality, and social change.
Food ties into culture, agriculture, place, and health. Using Argentina as a living classroom, students will explore food systems from farm to plate through hands-on field experiences. The course examines how agriculture, culture, and economics shape diet while exploring links between food, the gut microbiome, and health. Students will compare Argentine and U.S. food systems. Open to all backgrounds; no microbiology, food science, or agriculture required.
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
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Tango Lesson
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City Center Walk
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U.S. Embassy Debriefing
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Ex-ESMA/Espacio Memoria
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Asado (BBQ) and Wine Lecture
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La Casa Rosada Tour
Group Flight
ESTIMATED COST $1,650 – $1,750
The KIIS Argentina program offers a group flight option where you can travel to/from Buenos Aires with other students and faculty. If you choose this option, KIIS will purchase a round-trip flight ticket for you. The flight cost will be added to your final program fee on April 1. The group flight will depart from Cincinnati or Louisville.
If not selecting the group flight, you are responsible to purchase your own roundtrip airfare.
Flights to/from the USA/Argentina are typically overnight flights, arriving the following morning. Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.
Student Voices
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"From savoring the perfect steak and glass of Malbec to learning about Argentina’s rich economic history and past challenges, I gained a deeper appreciation for its culture and resilience, making this experience meaningful and fun." -Emily Ross
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"My KIIS trip to Argentina gave me life-long friends and new perspectives! I was able to learn about the people living there and the hardships they have gone through. In our free time my friends and I explored the city and on the free weekends, we were able to travel to nearby countries! This trip gave me everything I needed and so much more!" -Josie Kaye
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"Studying abroad with KIIS was an experience I’ll never forget! Take the opportunity to experience new places, people, and cultures!" -Kaylee Dawson
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"Studying abroad is one of the most powerful experiences a student can have, and my trip to Argentina proved that firsthand. I stepped far outside my comfort zone, traveling to a country with people I didn’t know, and it ended up changing my life in ways I never expected. I met lifelong friends from all over the world, experienced a new culture every single day, and created memories that I’ll carry with me forever. Being immersed in a different environment pushed me to grow, to be more confident, and to see the world with a wider perspective. If you’re on the fence, take the leap, because study abroad will shape you in the best possible ways." -Allison Wagoner