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Location
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Bariloche is
a stunning town, situated right in the heart of the Andean lake
district of Patagonia. It has a huge variety to offer all year round
from
wonderful hiking in summer and autumn to fantastic skiing in the
winter. It is also great place to find some nightlife or just relaxing
in a cafe sampling delicious chocolate and cakes fro which it is
famous for..
The
cocals are
friendly, and very supportive of Intrenational students. We recommend homestays with a local host family if
you wish to really improve your Spanish.
From
the first minute you arrive, you can appreciate
the amazing mountain backdrop of what is the holiday and outdoor capital of
Patagonia. Bariloche, (its full name is San Carlos
de Bariloche) lies along the southeastern shores of spectacular Lago Nahuel Huapi. It
raises up the the slopes of Cerro Otto,
behind which rear the spiky crests of the Cerro Catedral massif. Everything
in Bariloche faces the picture perfect lake. This is an
impressive expanse of water that enraptures you with its beauty.
The town's life-blood is tourism.
Over 700,000
visitors arrive annually, mening that there is always something
to do in Bariloche. The area's main attraction is the Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi that surrounds town.
However, in
although in winter, its the attraction of the ski resort of Cerro Catedral, one of the continent's most important,
that beomces the centre of attraction.
For
five days in August, Bariloche celebrates the Fiesta Nacional de
la Nieve, with ski races, parades and a torchlit evening descent
on skis to open the season officially, as well as the election
of the Reina Nacional de la Nieve, or Snow Queen.
Bariloche
is an excellent base to access to many
beautiful, and some genuinely wild areas of the Andean Cordillera. The
perfect place to Learn Spanish in Argentina.
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School
Universidad FASTA
is a private university founded in 1958. Universidad FASTA
is member of an international council which links 18 universities
throughout Latin America and
Spain.
Universidad FASTA is located in the beautiful city of San Carlos de
Bariloche in the heart of the Nahuel Huapi
National Park. Bariloche
is considered a mandatory destination for visitors from all over the
world who enjoy outdoor sports such as hikking, fishing, rafting and
skiing. Universidad FASTA is a pioneer university offering Spanish
language courses and Semester Abroad programs in Patagonia.
Accreditation:
Fully
accredited university.
Best time to come:
Summer for
a fantastic climate, winter for skiing and snow sports! Bariloche is
truly a year round destination!
Spanish Courses
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Course Name:
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Language of
Instruction
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Contact
Hours
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Credits
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Level
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| Español Básico |
Spanish
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60
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3
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100
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Español Intermedio
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Spanish
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60
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3
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200
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| Español Avanzado |
Spanish
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60
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3
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300
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Services Summary
Language taught:
Spanish
Class Times:
in the morning or in the afternoon
Assessment
Methods
On your first day, you will take an oral and written
placement test in order to place you in the appropriate Spanish class.
Dates
New Spanish courses start usually the first Monday of each month for all
levels. There are Spanish courses available throughout the year.
Academic Credit
Most students earn 3 - 4 semester units for each 4-week
Spanish course completed and 12 - 15 semester credits for each semester
abroad program completed. If you are in a college or university and
would like to receive academic credit at your home institution, you will
have to pass all the Spanish courses, and most institutions require a
grade of 'C' or better before granting credit for an overseas course.
This is a
well-known university and it is highly likely that your
university will give you course credit for our programs.
Age Range:
16+
Average Age:
25
Average Class Size:
5
Maximum Class Size:
8 (one to one course: 1)
Nearest Airport:
Bariloche
Location
Type
Alpine
resort large town
Public
Transport
Buses,
taxis and trains are all close by
Buildings
University
Snack Bar
/ Canteen
Yes, multiple at the University
Student Study Room
Yes
Common
Room / Lounge
Yes
Disabled
Access
Yes
Garden /
Terrace
Yes
Library
Yes
Computers
Yes
Internet
Access
Yes
- Free to our students
Nearest Cybercafé
10
minutes walking distance
Multimedia
Facilities
Multiple
Student Nationalities
Argentinean
on Campus, International at Foreign Language Department
Activities Available
There are always a lot of fun things going on in
Bariloche and in the whole Patagonia region! Besides from the weekend
excursions, this program is combined with cultural activities every week
where you will have the chance to get to know more all your classmates
as well as potentially meet locals. Among the activities are:
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Day excursion to Isla
Victoria and Bosque de Arrayanes
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Day excursion to
Circuito Chico
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Day excursion to Villa
La Angostura
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Museo Patagónico
(Patagonian Museum)
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Architectural tour
(walk the city hunting for historic architectural gems)
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Attend a play at a
theatre
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Trout hatchery
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Chocolate factory
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Centro Atómico
Bariloche (visit to a research lab)
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Cerro León (ancient
volcanic caves)
Accommodation
Option 1:
Individual Apartment
Option 2:
Shared Apartment
Option 3:
Family Homestay
Option 4:
B&B and
Hotel
Option 1:
Individual Apartment
Having your own
private flat is a great option for students who want to have more
privacy and freedom to have guest over. Each student apartment has a
fully equipped kitchen and usually telephone service available. If not,
you can make your phone calls from one of the many phone boxes or "locutorios".
What is included:
- Students have to
take care of their own meals.
- A refundable deposit is required.
- A down payment might be required to confirm your apartment reservation
particularly in high season (June-August and December-February).
Location
in Buenos Aires: apartments are located in central residential
neighbourhoods with easy access to public transportation. Unlike in the US and other countries, there are not apartment
buildings solely for students in Argentina. Apartments are located in
residential areas throughout the city.
This housing option is also available in
Cordoba, Mendoza and Patagonia.
Option 2:
Shared Apartment
You
can choose between 2 and 3 bedroom apartments which you share with other
students - Argentinean or foreigners (depending on availability). It is
ideal for those who enjoy contact with other students from different
parts of the world. We always do our best to accommodate you in a
student flat with an Argentinean student in order to help you improve
your Spanish speaking habbilities. This option is a great way to meet
new friends and is an unusual housing option for study abroad programs
in
Argentina.
What
is included:
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A furnished
bedroom (single occupant),
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Standard
utilities,
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Shared common areas
(kitchen, bathroom, living room, etc),
- Students have
to take care of their own meals.
- In most cases, students have to bring their own linen and towels.
- In some cases, apartments have internet access available.
- A refundable security deposit is required.
Location in Buenos Aires: apartments are located in the neighbourhoods
of Palermo, Belgrano, Barrio
Norte and Recoleta with easy access to public transportation (subway and
busses). Unlike in the US and other countries, there are not apartment
buildings solely for students in Argentina. Apartments are located in
residential areas throughout the city.
Option 3:
Family Homestay
Feel at home away
from home. GIC Argentina has a network of more than 100 warm and
welcoming host families that enjoy hosting foreign students. Living with
a host family is a great way to practise your conversational Spanish and
to how we Argentineans live. We carefully choose our host families based
upon their ability to provide students with a friendly, safe and
comfortable home. Many of our students keep in touch with their host
families long after they return to their home countries.
Home stay
accommodations include:
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A single furnished room.
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Linen and towels.
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Breakfast and dinner
(more meals available upon request).
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Access to the telephone
is provided for receiving calls, and for making long distance calls
with the charges reversed.
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Access to the Internet is
sometimes available.
Location: Homestay location varies
depending upon the family and availability, but all are located in the
nicer residential areas of the city and
close to public transportation.
Option
4:
B&B's and
Hotel
Bed & Breakfast and Hotels are also a
surprisingly affordable option in Argentina. You
can choose from 2, 3 or more star hotel in the best areas of Buenos Aires and other of
our destinations. Please, if this is the accommodation option that you
prffer, please, let us know ahead of time and we will send you more
information.
This housing option is also available in
Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Mendoza and Patagonia.
Prices
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Homestay |
Shared
Apartment
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Non-shared Apartment
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1 month |
US$ 1400 |
US$ 1600 |
US$ 1800 |
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2 months |
US$ 2575 |
US$ 2945 |
US$ 3310 |
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3 months |
US$ 3865 |
US$ 4415 |
US$ 4970 |
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4 months |
US$ 5150 |
US$ 5890 |
US$ 6625 |
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5 months |
US$ 6440 |
US$ 7360 |
US$ 8280 |
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6 months |
US$ 7730 |
US$ 8830 |
US$ 9935 |
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* Prices
are in US Dollars and subject to change.
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Prices include: |
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University Spanish school tuition
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Accommodations
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Airport pick-up
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Welcome orientation
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Free cellular phone
- Access to university facilities
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Walking city tour
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Weekly immersion activities
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Conversation partner
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Transcript and certificates
- Onsite staff 24/7
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