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  • Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Program Terms: Autumn Semester, SpringSemester(W/Sp)
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
  • Restrictions: UW applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Primary Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Click here for a definition of this term Partner Organization: SIT
UW Study Abroad Program Manager: Shannon Quinn Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Class Standing: 2. Sophomore, 3. Junior, 4. Senior
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5 Financial Aid Eligibility: See Finances tab for information
Program Information:

QUICK FACTS    
Location Buenos Aires, Argentina
Academic Term Autumn Semester / Spring Semester
Credits 16 semester credits per session
Prerequisites Previous coursework in social work, political economy, development studies, or Latin American studies. Three semesters of Spanish or equivalent.
Program Manager Shannon Quinn | studyabroad@uw.edu
Application Deadline May 15 (Autumn Semester)
Nov 1 (Spring Semester)
Financial Aid All accepted students can apply for need-based and scholarships, grants, and loans. Students can also apply for the SIT Pell Grant Match, which provides matching grants to all students receiving Federal Pell Grant funding.
HIGHLIGHTS
General Examine urban epidemiology and the challenges and inequities in public health policy in Buenos Aires.
 
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Live in Buenos Aires and hone your Spanish-speaking skills through community excursions and homestays. In addition, learn about health policy, research, delivery, and advocacy by visiting health institutions and talking with professionals at those organizations. Finally, apply that knowledge by interning at a local organization or conducting your own independent research project.

WHAT MAKES SIT UNIQUE
SIT Study Abroad offers a field-based, experiential approach to learning.
Each program has a small group of students (typically 10–35). 
SIT students gain access to many different stakeholders and experts relevant to the program-specific issues. 
Incorporates extensive out-of-classroom learning through excursions to field stations, NGO headquarters, more.
Many students use their Independent Study Projects as a basis for senior theses on their home campuses.
Many students use this experience to successfully apply for fellowships such as Fulbrights and Watsons.


CONNECT WITH SIT
Visit the SIT website
Call the Admissions Counselor at (888) 272-7881
Email studyabroad@sit.edu
Read updates from the field on the SIT Blog
Follow CET on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram
Watch student videos on YouTube
 
LOCATION

Site

Buenos Aires is a culturally eclectic and politically vibrant city. It is the capital and the largest city in Argentina, home to roughly 2.9 million inhabitants. The city is famous for its Cassa Rosada, a Boca, Teatro Colon, and more.




 

 
ACADEMICS

Prerequisites and Language Requirements

Students participating in this program must have taken some courses in social work, political economy, development studies, or Latin American studies. In addition, they must also have completed at least three semesters (4-5 quarters) of college-level Spanish or equivalent.

Credits and Conversion Scale

You will approx. receive 24 UW credits per term. How our office will determine the amount is through our Credit Conversion Scale for the program. 

If you would like some assistance, schedule an appointment with one of our Program Assistants here.

Program Structure

There is no "typical day"on an SIT program. Activities may take place on any day of the week and at any time of day to be in accordance with according to local norms and to take advantage of once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunities. Thus, the schedule and structure of the program are likely very different from what students are used to on their home campuses. The semester progresses in phases:
  • The program begins with a thorough orientation.
  • During the first two and a half months of the program, students are engaged in foundational coursework, including:
    • thematic seminars, including education excursions,
    • language instruction focused on improving practical communication skills, and
    • a field research methods and ethics course that prepares students to conduct independent research.
  • For the last month of the program, students conduct an Independent Study Project (ISP) on an approved topic of their choosing or participate in an internship with a local organization.
  • Finally, students present their project, participate in program evaluations, and prepare to return home.

Courses

Students will take courses that cover the following topics:

  • Health system organization
  • The political process of defining a public health agenda
  • Social determinants of health
  • Intercultural barriers to quality care
  • Chronic diseases in urban environments
  • Health needs specific to urban environments
During the final four weeks of the program, students will apply their learning by completing one of the following:
 
Independent Study Project (ISP)
Students can choose to use their new language and cultural skills and the academic knowledge they have acquired to complete an Independent Study Project (ISP) on a topic of interest to them.

Projects should demonstrate their understanding of the components of the program and should contribute in some way to a greater understanding of public healthcare in or the epidemiological profile of Argentina.

Sample Topics:
  • Grassroots advocacy and healthcare services
  • AIDS policy and care
  • Public health consequences of environmental contamination
  • Gender and reproductive rights
  • Challenges to achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals in Argentina
  • Healthcare among immigrant populations
Internship
SIT internships are hands on and reflective. As part of this internship, students will complete work assigned by the organization and/or shadow the work of professionals within the organization. A person from their staff will be designated to make sure their experience is relevant to them, and to give them the training and advice they need to perform their duties.

In addition to completing the internship, students will submit a paper processing their learning experience on the job and analyzing an issue important to the organization they worked with, and/or they will design a socially responsible solution to a problem identified by the organization.

Sample internship topics and sites:
  • Working in different community projects with Red Cross in Tucumán province
  • Collaborating with health programs teams at primary healthcare centers in Buenos Aires; San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán; and Maipú, Mendoza
  • Assisting the work of different hospital services at public hospitals in Buenos Aires, Mendoza, and Tucumán province
  • Working in health promotion and directing educational and recreational activities at daycare centers for elders in Buenos Aires
  • Supporting social organizations promoting access to social and health rights in Buenos Aires and the surrounding area
  • Supporting families with hospitalized children
Please visit the program website to learn more about the courses.


If you’re looking for a record of how courses from this institution have been transferred in the past, visit the credit equivalency database to help you determine what foreign courses might satisfy your academic needs here at the UW.

For more information about receiving credits for your study abroad, visit Earning credits abroad.

 
ACCOMMODATIONS

Housing

Students will live with a family in Buenos Aires for the duration of the program. Most host families are middle class and live within the Capital Federal District. Students will become a member of a local family, share meals with them, join them for special occasions, talk with them in their language, and experience the host country through their eyes. 

 
VISA INFORMATION

The UW Study Abroad Office can't officially advise you about visas.

The volume and diversity of students participating, the shifting requirements of foreign governments, and the complexity of these applications make it impossible for us to accurately advise you on immigration policies.  

If your program requires a visa, documentation will be provided from your host institution after your acceptance. 

 
FINANCES

Program Expenses

The Study Abroad fees will be posted to your MyUW student account and can be paid the same way that you pay tuition and other fees. Check your MyUW Account periodically for due dates. Students must pay the course-related fees directly through the SIT program website.

Financial Aid

  • A large percentage of UW students utilize financial aid to study abroad. Most types of financial aid can be applied to study abroad fees.
  • You can submit a revision request to increase the amount of aid for the quarter you are studying abroad. These additional funds are usually awarded in the form of loans. To apply, fill out a revision request form, attach the budget sheet (available via the link at the top of this brochure) and submit these documents to the Office of Student Financial Aid.  For more information about this process, consult the Financial Aid section of our website.
  • Consult the Financial Aid section of our website for more information on applying for financial aid, special considerations for summer and early fall programs, and budgeting and fundraising tips.

Scholarships

  • There are many scholarships designed to fund students studying abroad. The UW administers a study abroad scholarship program and there are national awards available as well.
  • Scholarships vary widely in their parameters. Some are need-based, some are location-based, and some are merit-based.
  • For UW Study Abroad Scholarships fill out a short questionnaire on your UW Study Abroad program application to be considered.  You must apply by the priority application deadline for the program in order to be considered for a scholarship.  Click the Overview tab to view application deadlines.
  • Consult our Scholarships page to learn about UW-based and national scholarships. The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards can help you learn about additional opportunities.

Budgeting Tools

We understand that figuring out your finances for study abroad can be complicated and we are here to help. Here are some ways to find additional support:

  • Click on the Budget Sheets link at the top of this brochure to view the estimated budget of all expenses for this program.
  • Contact the Global Opportunities Adviser at goglobal@uw.edu to learn more about how to pay for study abroad.
  • Attend a Financial Planning Workshop offered by UW Study Abroad – more information is on the Events page of our website.
  • Visit the Finances section of our website.
 
APPLICATION

Application Process

To apply for this program, click the "Apply Now" button and follow the prompts to create an application. After you create your application, click on each of the links on your study abroad application homepage and complete the remaining application requirements: questionnaires, material submissions, and electronic signature documents.

This study abroad program also requires completion of a secondary application specific to the program provider. Visit the program website to complete it.

Orientation

To be eligible to study abroad, you must complete the mandatory pre-departure orientation facilitated by UW Study Abroad. Visit your study abroad homepage to complete this mandatory orientation. You must also attend any program-specific orientations offered by the program director.

UW Study Abroad Office also offers several optional orientations aimed at preparing you for your study abroad experience. You can visit the Orientation section of our website to view the current schedule and to register for any optional orientation sessions that pique your interest. 

Orientation must be completed prior to the enrollment deadline for the quarter that you are studying abroad.

Disability Accommodations

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and education for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation for this program, contact Disability Resources for Students at least 8 weeks in advance of your departure date. Contact info at disability.uw.edu.

Withdrawals

The UW Study Abroad Fee is non-refundable once the payment contract has been submitted. Students withdrawing from a program may also be responsible for paying a percentage of the program fee depending on the date of withdrawal. More details about the withdrawal policy are included in your payment contract. Note that no part of the program fee is refundable once the program has begun.

The date of withdrawal is considered the business day a withdrawal form is received by UW Study Abroad. Notice of withdrawal from the program must be made in writing by completing the following steps:

  1. Provide notice in writing to the program director that you will no longer be participating in the program.
  2. Submit a signed withdrawal form to UW Study Abroad.

Visit the Withdrawals section of our website for more information.