***Application Deadline October 30***

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Earn credits in Business, Spanish, or Latin American Studies
- Study in Chile for about the same cost as a semester at Salisbury
- Live with a host family to gain a richer understanding of Chilean culture and improve your Spanish
- Gain insights into Latin America while living along the beautiful Pacific coast in one of Latin America's most dynamic economies

The Salisbury Abroad: Chile program allows Salisbury University students the opportunity to take courses taught in English in Business in Latin America and Latin American Studies alongside courses at all levels in Spanish language, literature and culture.

The cost of the program for tuition, room and board with a Chilean family is equivalent to the costs for one semester in Salisbury.

The Universidad Adolfo Ibanez was founded in the 1950s as the first business school in Chile. It remains one of the oldest and most respected business schools in all of Latin America but has grown to a comprehensive university with academic programs in the social sciences and liberal arts with a total enrollment just under 9000 students.

Chile is a beautiful South American nation with a rich cultural history. It is world-renown for its ski resorts in the snow-capped Andes mountains and its popular wines cultivated in the shadows of these same mountains. The city of Vina del Mar is located approximately 1 1/2 hours from the capital of Santiago and is a popular Pacific Coast beach resort. Infrastructure within Chile is well-developed and there are opportunities to explore the many facets of this Latin American nation during a semester of study.

ACADEMICS: Students may spend either the fall or spring semester at the Universidad Adolfo Ibanez. In either semester students may choose from among a selection of courses taught in English in Business and/or Latin American Studies as well as a selection of courses taught in Spanish on Spanish language, culture and literature.

Business Studies Track:

Students from the Perdue School of Business can select from a rich curriculum in business within a Latin American setting. Most courses are at the upper level, making the Chile semester an ideal choice for juniors and seniors in business majors. As one of the very few Latin American business schools with AACSB accreditation, business students can easily count their upper level business courses for their majors in the Perdue School. All business students should see the Director of International Business, Dr. Jonathan Munemo (jxmunemo@salisbury.edu), before applying for the Salisbury Abroad: Chile semester program.


Spanish Studies Track:

Students can complete coursework towards the minor and major in Spanish at SU during a semester in Chile. All upper-level courses count towards the minor and the major. Courses are offered in Spanish.

Latin American Studies Track:

Students can complete a maximum of 4/5 of courses towards the interdisciplinary Latin American studies minor at SU with one semester in Chile. Courses are offered in English and/or Spanish. For more information on the Latin American Studies minor including a checklist see the Area Studies Minor website.

CITY OF VINA DEL MAR: With a population of just over 300,000, Vina del Mar is part of the larger Valparaiso metropolitan region. It is famous within Chile for its long white sandy beaches that stretch along the Pacific coast in this central Chilean city. Recognized by many Chileans as one of the most livable Chilean cities, Vina del Mar is also known for its gardens and green spaces. It enjoys good security and a temperate climate.

UNIVERSIDAD ADOLFO IBANEZ: The UAI was founded in 1953 as the Escuela de Negocios de Valparaíso by Pedro Ibáñez Ojeda. It is now named in honor of the father of the founder, Adolfo Ibáñez Boggiano. It was the first Business School in Chile and Latin America. From those early roots the UAI has grown to become a renowned institution with 6.300 undergraduate and 2.000 graduate students. The business school continues to be one of the highest ranked in all of Latin America. Now, students pursue diverse academic careers in the Social Sciences and Liberal Arts in addition to Business.

HOUSING: Students live with a Chilean host family and experience the hospitality of Latin American culture firsthand. All homestays also include full board. The host families play an active role in providing a rich intercultural and personal experience for Salisbury Abroad: Chile students.

COSTS: Costs include all tuition and fees at SU and UAI, single occupancy housing and full board with a Chilean homestay family, and mandatory international health insurance. Costs not included are international airfare, optional program travel, spending money, books, other. This cost is equivalent to that an in-state student pays for one semester of tuition and fees, on-campus single-occupancy housing, and the 15+ meal plan at the SU main campus in Salisbury.

DATES:
Fall Semester: First week of August through mid December.

Spring Semester: First week of August through mid July.

APPLYING: Students will be admitted on a rolling basis until the program is full. Students majoring in the Perdue School of Business should see the Director of International Business, Dr. Jonathan Munemo (jxmumeno@salisbury.edu) prior to applying to the program. Once the program is full, accepted students will be placed on a waiting list. The application deadline for spring semester is October 1 and for fall semester is March 15.