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Intensive Spanish Language, Univ. of Belgrano

Program Overview

This intensive semester of Spanish language instruction offers EAP students the opportunity to accelerate their Spanish skills in one of the most fascinating cities of Latin America. In the magical setting of Buenos Aires, beginning and intermediate students earn the equivalent of nearly two years of university Spanish while they soak up the culture of Argentina through travel, tango, and polo, or participate in any of the program’s activities and encounters.
 
The University of Belgrano’s offerings in Spanish as a Second Language assure intensive language acquisition, and it is well located in a leafy neighborhood in the northern part of the city. Many other program services and activities are coordinated by Expanish, whose office in the very heart of downtown Buenos Aires provides another perspective on this amazing city.
 
Students attend classes with international students.

Language of Instruction

Spanish


Language Study

Spanish


Duration

Go to the Participants section to see current or past calendars.​
 
Spring :  
early February to early May

Fall :  
​late August to mid-December

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​EAP will accept completion of this program to meet the language prerequisite for any EAP program in Latin America or Spain that requires two years of university-level Spanish (though a separate application will be required).

Housing

​In this program all students live in pre-arranged housing with an Argentine host, and you have a choice between housing with or without a meal plan. Expanish organizes the housing choices and screens all hosts. EAP recommends the meal plan option for language practice, maximum immersion into Argentine culture, and economy. In this option, most hosts share the typical late-evening Buenos Aires dinner with students so that Spanish can be spoken in the home on a daily basis. If you choose to not have a meal plan, you will have access to the kitchen and will be able to prepare your own meals independently. In both options, students can expect to have their own room but shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.


Extracurricular Activities

​The Expanish calendar is filled with all sorts of activities that will help you experience the cultural riches of the capital, many of which are free or at minimal cost. Among the many program opportunities to explore the wider Argentine panorama through excursions are one multi-day trip to Iguazú Falls, as well as two day-trips to closer destinations. The excitement begins during Orientation week, and as you become more familiar with your new surroundings, you can take advantage of the internship or volunteer opportunities that Expanish can arrange for a fee, or participate occasionally in cooking or tango lessons.


On-site Support

​EAP students are supported by UC’s network of EAP offices at every UC campus and partnerships with EAP host universities throughout the world. On this program EAP students have a range of support providers. The staff at Expanish is available to help you integrate into the culture of Buenos Aires and provide assistance with course registration, housing, safety, and other issues. Academic support is provided by both the University of Belgrano and the UC faculty resident director in Chile who will visit periodically and be available via e-mail.

​See the EAP Program Guide for program-specific details about host institutions, program structure, and courses; academic culture and conduct; internships, research, & independent study; units, exams, and grades; orientation; housing; and information about the intensive language program (if applicable).

University of Belgrano, Buenos Aires

 
University of Belgrano, Buenos Aires
Founded in 1964, Universidad de Belgrano (UB) is a young university that has rapidly become one of the largest private universities in Argentina. It is also the institution most dedicated to serving international students; of its current enrollment of 13,000 students, some 2,500 are from other countries. The university is situated in an attractive urban area surrounded by parks and residential neighborhoods and close to the commercial center of Belgrano, a suburb in northeast Buenos Aires. The large campus is equipped with modern classrooms, libraries, cafeterias, and Internet facilities, most of which are housed in one 20-story building.
 
The Office for International Students is a distinct department among the many that the UB houses, and the UB program in Spanish as a Second Language is well established and widely attended by students from all over the world. Intensive instruction is offered by a staff of Argentine professors with expertise in applied linguistics and experience with foreign students. EAP students attending the university are invited to all the events sponsored by the Office for International Students and also have regular access to the library, bookstore, study areas, restaurants, computer labs, and athletic events.
 

Student Reviews

Course Opportunities

Students will go through two consecutive language levels during this program.
 
A total of two courses are required:
 
  • SPAN 70, Beginning
  • SPAN 80, Intermediate I (Beginning Intermediate)
  • SPAN 90, Intermediate II (Advanced Intermediate)
  • SPAN 110, Advanced
  • SPAN 120, Advanced Composition & Conversation
See the MyEAP course catalog for course descriptions.
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Units

All students enroll in two sequential classes to meet the program’s required minimum of 22 UC quarter units per semester. The first session class (at all levels) offers 10 units and the second session class offers 12 units.
 
All students are required to take a full-time course of study while abroad.​


Internships, Research, and Independent Study

​Internships for academic credit are not a component of this program; however, through Expanish students may arrange volunteer opportunities appropriate to their language skills once they arrive.
 
Participation in UCEAP is a great value! The cost of studying abroad on UCEAP programs is typically less than that of non-UC study abroad programs. The dollar figures listed in the chart below represent an estimate of: 1) the UCEAP fees for the current year, and 2) the additional amount needed to cover your living expenses in this location. Estimates for personal travel, entertainment and Non-Resident (out of state) Fees are not included.
 
Keep in mind that on UCEAP you take your financial aid with you. The amount of your financial aid package will take into account the total estimated costs of this experience. One advantage of selecting UCEAP for study abroad is that we facilitate the process by working with your UC Financial Aid Office (FAO), informing them of your UCEAP participation and providing them with your UCEAP budget. Just like your UC Campus billing office, we receive your financial aid and scholarships from your FAO, apply it to cover the UCEAP program fees, and disburse any remaining aid on a set schedule.
 

Estimated EAP Costs *

OptionWeeksUnits (Qtr)Units (Sem)UCEAP Fees 1Additional Costs 2
(Estimated)
 
Fall142214.7$8,750$6,950 - 8,450
Spring142214.7$8,500$8,050 - 9,600
 
* Estimates do not include Non Resident Fees. If you are subject to out-of-state tuition at your UC campus, you will pay Non-Resident Fees on UCEAP.

1 UCEAP Fees: This represents an estimate of UCEAP fees for the current year. Actual amounts will vary due to potential changes to UC fees, exchange rate fluctuation, etc. This figure includes UC tuition and fees for undergraduate, in-state residents. For a detailed breakdown of what’s included in this estimate, visit the Participants Portal and select the appropriate program. Non-Resident Fees apply: If you are subject to out-of-state tuition at your UC campus, you will pay non-resident fees on UCEAP.

2 Additional Costs: Average living expenses include but are not limited to room and board, transportation, books, supplies, and other incidentals and do not include recreational travel or entertainment. The total cost will vary depending on your personal expenses, exchange rate fluctuation, and the program you attend. For a detailed breakdown of the estimate, visit the “Cost” tab of the appropriate program.

All fees are subject to change without notice.

These expenses are estimated for 2012-13. Actual amounts will vary due to potential changes to UC fees, exchange rate fluctuation, etc. For a more detailed breakdown of 2012-13 payment information, visit the Participants Portal and select the appropriate program.  Estimates do not include Non Resident Fees. If you are subject to out-of-state tuition at your UC campus, you will pay Non Resident Fees on UCEAP.
 
Here’s what is included in the estimate:
 
  • UC fees
  • Tuition at the University of Belgrano
  • Accident and medical insurance
  • Predeparture expenses (health clearance, student visa, etc.)
  • Airport pick-up and on-site orientation
  • City tour
  • Lodging with meal plan (without meal plan may be more expensive)
  • Weekend excursion to Iguazú Falls
  • Day trips to Colonia, Uruguay, and a traditional Argentine estancia
  • Coordination of additional cultural and social activities
  • Books and other incidental expenses
  • Guided trips to museums and other cultural sites
  • International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
  • Conversation partner (intercambio)
  • Round-trip transportation from California
  • Automatic transfer of credits and grades to your UC transcript
While on UCEAP, you are covered by UC’s accident and medical insurance, including non-medical benefits, and 24/7 travel assistance anywhere in the world.​​

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Scholarships

UCEAP scholarships are available. Please visit our scholarships overview page for general information and details  regarding eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

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Eligibility

Class Level:

Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate

Language Prerequisites:

Spanish
- The University-level language requirement is: minimum 0 quarters / 0 semesters and maximum 5 quarters / 3 semesters with a minimum language GPA of 2.50.
* The minimum language GPA of 2.50 is required for students who have previously taken Spanish language courses. Students with 5 quarters / 3 semesters of Spanish need to carefully evaluate their goals for this program and consider the impact that 22 units of Spanish will have on their academic plans at UC.

GPA:

2.50 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained through the end of the last term prior to departure.

All applicants must also have:

  • Serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into the student's UC degree program.
  • Social, interpersonal, and cross-cultural sensitivity; maturity; willingness to adapt successfully to different living and academic environments; appropriate behavior in a variety of situations.
  • A willingness to abide by program regulations.
  • Completed all campus- and program-specific requirements.

Application Information and Deadlines

Application deadlines and information on the application process are available through your Campus EAP Office. Supplemental predeparture materials will be required for many programs, including, but not limited to, host institution applications, visa and housing applications, medical clearances, etc.

For participation in the program, you must meet all deadlines and submit complete application materials.