Chile

Department of Modern Languages and Literature

Spanish Students looking for a singular kind of immersion experience should consider Furman’s study abroad program to Santiago, Chile.  Participants will spend seven weeks experiencing the Chilean summer while living with local families and taking courses at Universidad Católica de Chile, one of Latin America’s most prestigious institutions.

What makes the Chilean program truly unique is the “amigos” program, which gives Furman students the chance to interact with college-aged Chileans who help them become familiar with the youth culture, provide information about project resources, and opportunities to learn first-hand about many facets of life not normally covered in the classroom setting. 

While participants spend time in the classroom studying Spanish language and Latin American culture with native professors, the program also includes a wide array of weekend excursions and travel opportunities designed to provide them with even greater exposure to the diverse facets of Chilean landscapes and lifestyle.  One trip, to the south of Chile, introduces students to a region inhabited by the Mapuche indigenous people, with pristine lakes, spectacular volcanoes, wild forest, and water sports.  Another excursion to the north, presents an entirely opposite landscape: the driest desert in the world, indigenous descendants of the Incas, and salt lakes at 4,000 feet above sea level.

In addition, students will have the opportunity to attend cultural events and listen to lectures by Chilean professionals while they discover the engaging city of Santiago.

For more information, please contace the Department of Modern Languages and Literature.