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Valparaíso and Viña del Mar

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Spanish Language and Chilean Culture

Academic Year 1 2010 (Late Feb, 2010 to Late Nov, 2010)
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
Catalog Code: IVPY1110

OverviewCoursesItineraryExcursionsPhotosHousingOn-Site Staff
Travel
Depart from the U.S. You should be at the airport at least 2 1/2 hours prior to your flight departure time.
Late February
Excursion
Arrive in Santiago and check into hotel. Begin tour of Santiago.
Late February
Excursion
Continue tour of Santiago and surrounding area.
Late February - Early March
Travel
Tour Santiago in the morning. Bus ride to Valparaíso and meet host families.
Early March
Orientation
International student orientation week at Universidad Católica. Placement exam and class registration.
Early March - Early March
Classes
Regular class schedule. Classes are held Monday through Friday. All weekends are free except for a few organized excursions.
Early March
Travel
Return to the United States. Students may stay and travel independently.
Early July
Holidays
Holiday
Easter holiday.
Early April - Mid April
Holiday
Labor Day
Early May
Holiday
Feriado Histórico: Combate Naval de Iquique
Late May
Holiday
Feriado Católico: San Pedro y San Pablo
Late June
Holiday
Feriado Católico: Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Mid July
  • Weekend excursions to Pucón, Horcón, Isla Negra, Valle del Elqui (Optional) and Valle Nevado (Optional) will be announced upon arrival.
  • Class times will be determined after arrival to the program site.
  • All events and dates are not finalized and are subject to change without notice.