January in Buenos Aires
Unique Experiences
DISCOVER AREAS OF THE CITY ONLY PORTEÑOS KNOW ABOUT
BY VISITING MUSEUMS, ATTENDING MUSIC FESTIVALS, ENJOYING LOCAL FOOD, AND PARTICIPATING IN LOCAL EVENTS
EXPLORE THE OLD PORT AREA OF LA BOCA
UNDERSTAND THE UNIQUENESS OF THIS PECULIAR NEIGHBORHOOD BY TAKING IN ITS STREETS, OLD BUILDINGS, AND GRAFFITI
LEARN OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM
LEARN ABOUT ARGENTINE COUNTRYSIDE AND GET TO KNOW GAUCHO LIFE
743
BOOKSTORES
81°/69°
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE DURING JANUARY
48
DISTRICTS, ALSO CALLED “BARRIOS,” EACH WITH A DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER
Your Destination
The streets and avenues of Buenos Aires and its 48 distinct neighborhoods offer cultural wonders, diverse gastronomy, lively nightlife, and beautiful parks and green spaces. When you study abroad in Argentina, you’ll experience the life, history, and culture of this country through its world-class museums, quaint cafés, historic architecture, and more. Buenos Aires is an incredible study abroad location for students looking to explore Latin America, learn the Spanish language, and immerse themselves in Latin culture.
A vibrant port city, Buenos Aires is also the world’s leading Spanish language publishing center with a population of 13 million and the cultural intrigue found only in cities of this size and prestige.
As an international student in Buenos Aires, you will commute via subway and bus, attend courses, enjoy meals and social time, explore cultural attractions in the afternoons, and spend evenings socializing in parks, cafés, or theaters.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Buenos Aires.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
Every CIEE program has frequent cultural excursions uniquely designed to complement the program’s academics and enhance students’ cultural immersion. CIEE Buenos Aires strives to presents the students with a variety of cultural activities and learning opportunities that truly enrich the local experience:
- Enjoy traditional Argentinian cuisine and savor classic dishes such as empanadas and chocotorta
- Immerse yourself in the greatest passion of Argentinians by playing a friendly soccer match with locals and fellow students.
- Visit museums, art galleries, and cultural centers such as the Museo de Bellas Artes, Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, Centro Cultural Recoleta, and others
- Attend live music concerts at the local opera house Teatro Colón
- Explore different neighborhoods, discover their history, unique characteristics, and enjoy their food
Program Blogs
Building transformational leaders
By Professor Bruno Nunes During this Spring block II, in the Transformational Leadership Across Culture course we’ve explored the different political, economic and social leaders and leadership styles, skills, traits... keep reading
Argentine sobremesa
There’s a chalkboard in my host mom’s kitchen that for the past few months has read, “La vida es más linda cuando la compartimos”. I’ve done a lot of reflecting... keep reading
Spanish and Mate: making new friends in Buenos Aires
By Open Campus Student, Kelsey Lynn Dearing CIEE Buenos Aires offers students the opportunity of meeting locals, Porteños, at Mate Club. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Argentineans seeking for new... keep reading
HOUSING & MEALS
HOUSING
Homestay: Experience real, day-to-day life in Buenos Aires by living with a typical Argentine host, such as families with young children, single professionals, young couples with no children, and older couples whose children visit but do not live at home. The typical commute between homestays and CIEE Buenos Aires can range from a 20-minute walk to a 30 to 40-minute public transportation ride. Homestays include a weekly laundry service.
MEALS
Homestays include two meals per day: breakfast and either lunch or dinner. Host families and students arrange their own meal schedules. Students are responsible for the remaining meal, either preparing it at home or eating in one of the many restaurants and cafés throughout the city.
Academics
The January in Buenos Aires program explores the traditions, culture, and identity of Argentina. Students will experience world-renowned dance and music through a combination of coursework, city exploration, and co-curricular activities.
CIEE Buenos Aires is located in one of the most vibrant and student-populated neighborhoods of the city and offers easy access to some of the city’s nicest parks, restaurants, cafés, and shops.
Course Information
Social Sciences
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program January 2025 3 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $3,950 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500. January 2020 programs in Latin America are not eligible for CIEE Scholarships and Grants.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $2,720 ** |
| Housing | $850 *** |
| Insurance | $80 |
| Total Fees | $3,950 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $74 † |
| International Airfare | $1,300 †† |
| Local Transportation | $15 |
| Books & Supplies | $5 |
| Personal expenses | $120 ††† |
| Total Costs | $1,514 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***includes two meals per day. Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $292 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Carolina Zumaglini
Center Director
Originally from Buenos Aires, Carolina is an experienced bilingual education consultant, historian, and professor.
Mariano Sañudo
Program Coordinator
Mariano holds a bachelor’s degree in philology and a master’s degree in cultural management. He has vast experience developing cultural programs and working with international students.
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