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Wheaton in Argentina 2007
(tentative schedule - subject to change)

Wheaton in Argentina is an eight-week summer program that combines language study and practice, cultural immersion, travel and a service project. It provides Christian students a unique opportunity to become familiar with the culture and language of Argentina. Participants live with Christian families in the Greater Buenos Aires area. Students normally earn 8 hours credit toward the Spanish major or minor. Under some circumstances, an additional 2 hours credit (for a total of 10 hours) may be added. The program fulfills the study abroad requirement for the Spanish major at Wheaton College.

Dates
May 27 - July 22, 2007 -- 8 weeks

Price
The cost is $5,000 (+/- $200), depending on the number of participants, the final itinerary and the exchange rates. This price includes round trip airfare from Chicago to Buenos Aires, tuition and fees, orientation materials, most texts, group land travel in Argentina, excursions, lodging, and all meals. Students who do not return with the group and/or change their travel plans may be subject to a supplementary fee. We recommend a minimum of $300 for personal expenses and souvenirs. Loans are available for overseas programs on the same basis as for on-campus programs; apply through the Financial Aid office.

Courses
Spanish 338 (4) Intensive Advanced Spanish, required of all students
Spanish 489 (4) Topics in Hispanic Culture, required of all students
Spanish 495 (2) Independent Study, optional

Director
Dr. Nestor Quiroa, (630)752-5796

Spanish section
Foreign Language Department
Wheaton College
Fax: (630)752-5788
Email: Nestor.I.Quiroa@wheaton.edu

Tentative Itinerary
May 27 Departure, Chicago to Buenos Aires (departures are available from other US cities for a nominal additional cost)
May 28 - June 2 Lodging at Kairos Study Center in Buenos Aires
June 2 - July 6 Extended stay with Christian families in Buenos Aires
July 6 - 21 Travel to interior of Argentina, Brazil, and/or Chile
July 22 Official last day of program, return to USA