• U.S. compatible curriculum
• Mentoring by local Argentine students 
• Native Argentine professors
• Low student-professor ratios
• On-site Resident Director and staff 
• Internships
• All-inclusive day and overnight study trips
• Weekends for independent travel
• On-site cultural activities

The cost is $2914, which includes: tuition; room and board; overnight & local study visits & cultural activities; computer, email & high-speed Internet access; and a CC-CS transcript.

CC-CS has a scholarship program that is open to all participants.  Awards recipients are chosen based on the submission of an original essay in Spanish, an essay in English, and a faculty recommendation.  Students may receive awards up to $2,500.  For a scholarship application, click here. 

To be eligible, you must have completed 3 semesters of college Spanish or the equivalent and have a 3.0 GPA in Spanish course work.

Apply to Center for Cross-Cultural Study online at www.cccs.com.

Submit Saint Mary's required paperwork to the Study Abroad Office. 

Acceptance is contingent on a thorough review of the student's application and subsequent approval from CC-CS.

After acceptance, complete the following required items.

1.  Obtain a passport.  Submit a copy of the first page to the Study Abroad Office.

2.  Attend all orientation sessions.

3.  Arrange travel plans.  Submit a copy of your flight itinerary to the Study Abroad Office.

4.  Purchase the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) for $22 in the Study Abroad Office.

5.  Review your health information provided to you.

Location

Argentina has an area of 1.1 million sq. mi., which is about the size of the U.S. east of the Mississippi River.  It is the second largest country in South America.  Córdoba is the second largest city in Argentina with a population of 1,300,000 (10% of the population are college students).  It is in the foothills of the Sierra Chica mountain range in Northern Argentina and is surrounded by lakes and rivers, making it a perfect location for water sports, hiking, horseback riding, and other outdoor activities.  Córdoba is also recognized as a center for arts and learning with many universities, museums, and theatres.

Climate

Córdoba, Argentina is known for its good weather and healthy climate.  The average annual temperature is 50 °F - 64°F (10 °C - 18 °C).  Rainfall is seasonal in summer with an average of 31“ a year.  There is a dry season lasting from May through November.

Time

When Central Standard Time is in effect in the United States, Argentina is two hours ahead.

Currency

The currency in Argentina is the Peso.  There are 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents,  50 cents and 1 peso coins. Paper money comes in denominations of: $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100.  For the current exchange rate, click here.

More Information

Buenos Aires Herald 
Embassy of Argentina 
Embassy of the United States Argentina 
Enjoy Argentina 
US Department of State Consular Information Sheet Argentina 
Welcome Argentina