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Middlebury School in Argentina: Buenos Aires: Universidad Católica Argentina (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Program Terms: Fall, Full Year, Spring, Year (SH)
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Middlebury Schools Abroad 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Housing Options: Homestay Language of Instruction: Spanish
Academic Program Components: Study Abroad Areas of Study: Computer Science, Economics, Educational Studies, History, Latin American Studies, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion/Theology
Language Prerequisite: 5 semesters of college Recommended Programs By: Spanish
Program Type: Other Study Abroad Programs
Program Description:
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Argentina, the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world, known locally as "The Land of the Six Continents" for its geographic and climatic diversity, has a long and fascinating history and is a major economic and political power in South America.

The capital city, Buenos Aires, famous for its 47 historically and culturally distinctive neighborhoods such as La Boca and La Recoleta, is arguably the most cosmopolitan city on the continent, largely as a result of a wave of European immigration in the early 20th century. Almost half of the population of 36 million Argentines are said to live in Greater Buenos Aires and its province. Even so, the city is renowned for its parks and squares, which give it a sense of spaciousness. A major economic and political center, it is also a lively and cultured city with a European feel. Tango was, of course, invented here and is today a virtual obsession; that and a wide variety of other musical styles are at the very core of the local, "porteño" culture along with the "gaucho" heritage of freedom and independence. Yet, Buenos Aires is also home to innumerable art galleries, some 100 museums, countless historical and architectural monuments (including art deco), a cemetery that rivals Paris' Père Lachaise, over 90 theaters, classical music groups and orchestras, ballet, and opera (the Colón Theater is ranked among the top three in the world), while the ubiquitous sidewalk cafés offer unparalleled opportunities for people-watching.

Located in the Puerto Madero neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Universidad Católica Argentina is a private university with an enrollment of 20,000 students (undergraduates and graduates). Established in 1958, UCA offers students courses in a variety of subjects.