Summer Community Public Health
Unique Experiences
LEARN FROM LATIN AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS
and university researchers through specially designed interdisciplinary courses.
GET IMMERSED IN LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH
and gain an additional perspective through fieldwork.
BENEFIT FROM A UNIQUE, COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
that brings public health specialists and Spanish language instructors together to prepare for and teach classes.
300
PLAYS PERFORMED EVERY WEEKEND
1
TIME EACH YEAR, MUSEUMS HAVE FREE ADMISSION DURING “LA NOCHE DE LOS MUSEOS”
734
BOOKSTORES (THE LARGEST PER CAPITA IN THE WORLD)
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.
Discover the diversity of Buenos Aires, a melting pot of cultures where immigrants from all over the globe converge with indigenous American heritage and Latin way of life.
We want 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
Excursions and activities may include:
- Enjoy traditional Argentinian food, and learn the tango and folk dances.
- Join a group that shares your interest – art, sports, culture, community – and connect with Argentine students. You can also join weekly café gatherings to compare school, idioms, and more with Argentine peers while you practice Spanish.
- Enjoy the city like a local by attending festivals, experiencing the passion for soccer, live music, and more.
- Visit museums, art galleries, and cultural centers such as Museo de Bellas Artes, Museo de Arte Decorativo, Museo de Arte Moderno, Centro Cultural Recoleta, and others.
- Get to know the different neighborhoods discovering their history, peculiarities and enjoying their food Explore the Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur and see more than 250 bird species and a wide variety of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies.
- Take a day trip to explore the city surroundings, enjoy a gaucho day, or visit Colonia in Uruguay.
PROJECTS
Volunteering. Share your time and see another slice of Argentine life up close. Options include organizations that work in social policy, community building, and public health.
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HOUSING & MEALS
HOUSING
CIEE Buenos Aires offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments, we strive for your accommodation preferences to be met. Additionally, all housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.
Standard Housing: Includes a single room at a homestay, a double room at a shared apartment, or a double room at a student residency located within a 60-minute commute from CIEE Buenos Aires.
- Homestays: Homestays give students the opportunity to immerse themselves in authentic, day-to-day Argentine life by living with socially active hosts who encourage student independence. Homestays include kitchen access for food storage, a living room, Wi-Fi, weekly laundry, and a bathroom shared with the host. Host families provide two meals a day.
- Shared Apartments: Shared apartments are modest in size and feature a few amenities, single beds, Wi-Fi access, maintenance repair services, bed linens, towels, and a kitchen. Meals are not included in apartments.
- Student Residencies: The student residency is modern, offers Wi-Fi access, and a shared kitchen. No meals are included in this option.
Select Housing: Includes a private room in a studio apartment or at a shared apartment located 45 minutes from CIEE Buenos Aires. Select housing requires an additional fee.
- Shared Apartments: Shared apartments are modest in size and feature a few amenities, Wi-Fi access, maintenance repair services, bed linens, towels, and a kitchen. Meals are not included in apartments.
- Studio Apartments: single room units that feature Wi-Fi access, maintenance repair services, bed linens, towels, and a kitchen. Meals are not included.A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive.
Select Plus Housing: Includes a private room in a studio apartment or at a shared apartment located within 30 minutes from CIEE Buenos Aires. Select Plus housing requires an additional fee.
- Shared Apartments: Shared apartments are modest in size and feature a few amenities, Wi-Fi access, maintenance repair services, bed linens, towels, and a kitchen. Meals are not included.
- Studio Apartments: single room units that feature Wi-Fi access, maintenance repair services, bed linens, towels, and a kitchen. Meals are not included.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive.
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.
Residence Halls/Shared Apartments: Meals are not included. Residence halls and apartments have direct access to supermarkets and restaurants.
Academics
This dynamic eight-week program delves into a comprehensive exploration of community and public health issues within the Argentine context. By considering diverse social scenarios, participants gain valuable insights into the intricacies of healthcare in Argentina. The program covers topics such as healthcare management, policies, bioethics, and health promotion.
All three courses are designed to enrich students’ awareness of public health dynamics by combining classroom learning with visits to healthcare centers and cultural immersion. Students will take three courses: classes on Pre-Professional Healthcare Issues, participate in a Community Health Practicum and
Additionally, students are required to take one Advanced Spanish course along with Pre-Professional Healthcare Issues and Community Health Practicum. Advanced Spanish options are Spanish Language-Advanced I, Spanish Language Advanced II and Advanced Spanish for Healthcare Professionals. This course will increase student´s public health-related vocabulary and facilitate friendly conversations with people in the community and members of the healthcare team. Spanish courses to be delivered are contingent upon enrollment numbers and the proficiency level of the students. Please approve all Spanish courses with your advisors before arrival.
Our instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the program. They specialize in various areas of public health, including epidemiology, qualitative and quantitative research methods, social and health public policy, bioethics, and health promotion.
Course Information
Course Notes
Students are assigned practical fieldwork experience as part of the program.
Summer 2025
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:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- McDermott Health Sciences, Nursing, and Public Health Merit Scholarships
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- CIEE STEM Scholarship
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 Summer 2025 8 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,450 |
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.
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 = $5,750**
Housing = $2,200***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $8,450Estimated 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 = $196†
International Airfare = $1,250
Local Transportation = $67
Books & Supplies = $10
Personal expenses = $140††
Total Costs = $1,663Financial 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.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***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.
††$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 B.A. on Philology and a Master in Cultural Management. He has vast experience developing cultural programs and working with international students.
Get Started
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Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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