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CIEE Quarter in Santiago, Chile (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Santiago, Chile
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Spanish Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Agriculture, Anthropology, Culture, International Business, Internships, Service Learning Program Type: Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Quarter in Santiago

Santiago, Chile

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Program Overview

Your Quarter in Santiago program lasts 12 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Chilean culture. Live and learn in Santiago!

Unique Experiences

Discover Santiago’s vibrant neighborhoods

with CIEE-led activities and local student ambassadors who share insider tips and insights

Explore world-class museums

such as the Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts or the Human Rights Museum

Immerse yourself in Valparaíso’s UNESCO-recognized hills

as you explore its street art, winding stairways, and bohemian coastal atmosphere

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Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
  • Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
  • Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.
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Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Santiago will open doors for you to explore Chile's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.  

Samples of past excursions and activities:  

  • Experience the enchantment of Isla Negra as you step inside Pablo Neruda’s oceanfront home filled with treasures and coastal inspiration
  • Journey through the majestic Cajón del Maipo as you explore Andean valleys, mountain villages, and dramatic river canyons
  • Create authentic pomaire traditions as you craft clay pottery in a greda workshop and learn to prepare classic Chilean empanadas alongside local artisans

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  

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What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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