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South America (Buenos Aires, Santiago, Montevideo)
Program Dates: Jan. 4-18, 2010
South America Tour Winter Intersession Program
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Travel for two weeks in South America, touring some of the greatest capitals in the region, media outlets, international organizations and museums...and earn two journalism elective credits. Visit newspapers, ad agencies, magazines, radio - television stations, and more in Buenos Aires, Santiago and Montevideo during the Winter break!
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"Buenos Aires is a great city to experience a culture that cannot be encapsulated in writing. It's a place where a foreigner can feel safe and comfortable at the same time, and get a taste of Italy along with the look of Paris reflected in the architecture. Buenos Aires is a beautiful city, a city where walking can get you everywhere you need to go and gives you a chance to absorb and be a part of the culture."
Amelia Lamp, Meghan Sundermeier and Neile LaMartina
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This program offers you the opportunity to explore three countries and gain insight into each unique system of journalism. Travel with a group of about 12 MU students and one MU journalism faculty member through the enchanting cities of South America. You will stay at some of the finest hotels and connecting the countries by plane and by ferry, and dine delicious cuisine dishes. Get a taste of study abroad through this two-week program in South America!
Area
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Traditionally known for its red meat, wine, soccer and tango many visitors are surprised to find that the city can have many styles: so European in some neighborhoods and so Latin American with a colonial style in others.
Buenos Aires is the epicenter of the political and international institutions. However, if it is the gourmet and culture you came for, you will surely be surprised. You will find comfortable cafes, bars and museums open till really late. You will be able to see how different the neighborhoods in this city can be: La Boca: The “barrio” of Buenos Aires port. It has always been the door and first home for all immigrant floods. It maintains its special profile. If you are a tango fan, you can also take open lessons. Palermo: a very extended surface within Buenos Aires city and has recently been divided into: Palermo Chico: where you’ll find all French residences surrounded by large gardens. Most of them became European embassies. “Bosques de Palermo” (woods of Palermo): an open area, full of lakes, promenades, rest areas and exuberant trees. Palermo Viejo, Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood, a bohemian, sophisticated, exclusive design area, attended by local and foreign visitors. Plenty of fashionable restaurants and crowded in the evening. Puerto Madero: This is the newest and most modern neighborhood in Buenos Aires. The recycled old docks were the harbour warehouses and are currently luxury apartments. The most fashionable restaurants and international companies have settled in Puerto Madero during the last decade.
Santiago, Chile: Santiago is in central Chile, backed by Andes on the east, coastal ranges and a fertile valley.
Santiago is a cosmopolitan city, with ample restaurants, bars, hotels, shopping from tiny boutiques and craft fairs to giant shopping mall. There are cultural attractions such as art galleries, museums, theaters, opera and ballet, lively nightlife, plus parks, tree-lined streets and distinct neighborhoods. You'll see brand new high rises and large supermarkets next to old ones, shabby buildings. You'll have to fend off vendors and peddlers on the busses, but travel in peace and comfort by the subway system.
Santiago, Chile's capital, spreads between the Andes and the coastal range, stretches between the Rio Mapocho and the Rio Maipo, and within these natural boundaries, offers a number of scenic, cultural and historical attractions easily seen in a few days. Exploring beyond the city limits, sporting and recreational activities are easily available.
At an hour or so from Santiago you can also find outdoor opportunities like, hiking, nature, hot springs, and skiing. If you want to venture out to other parts of Chile you can get there by bus, airline, and rent a car from Santiago.
Montevideo, Uruguay: From the air the city of Montevideo, capital of Uruguay, sprawls as a grey morass across the wide Rio Plata estuary where two vast rivers, the Parana and Uruguay, enter the Atlantic, often churning the sea with a coffee-colored silt.
Water is the reason for Montevideo's existence, and the means of its livelihood, with an extremely busy working harbor where cargo ships constantly come and go and cranes reach into the sky.
Today Montevideo is one of Latin America's most vibrant cities, popular with holidaymakers because of its miles of beaches and its shabby sophistication. One traveler has aptly described the city as feeling like 'Boston with a touch of Lisbon'.
Visitors and locals can browse the enticing “Mercado de los Artesanos” for leather goods, hand-knitted sweaters and other tempting crafts; stroll the Rambla along the waterfront where there are superb views and there is always a whole lot of activities; dine on mouth-watering grilled steaks or perfect “paella” in the restaurants at “Mercado del Puerto”.
Eligibility
Students with a minimum of 3.0 GPA who are admitted to the School of Journalism are eligible for this program. Students with slightly lower GPA may be considered if their journalism GPA is above 3.0. All students must be in good academic standing. Early/direct admits to the School of Journalism are eligible for this program. Graduate students are also eligible.
Course Credit
You will earn two journalism elective credit hours on this program. The course will be taught by an MU faculty member and will incorporate the South American perspective on journalism, as well as its importance and influence on media worldwide. See firsthand how newspapers, magazines, television stations, and advertising agencies are run in other countries. Students will complete a final project pertaining to their sequence upon return of the program.
Costs
MU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than credits taken on-campus at MU, but include new experiences, cultures, languages, and often times housing, flight costs, and other program related costs. It's highly recommended that you outline a budget for yourself of what you would spend during the summer here at MU and compare it to study abroad costs.
This program fee is approximately $3,950 plus MU educational fees (two hours). Additional expenses to consider for this program may include personal entertainment, transportation, insurance, some meals, and other miscellaneous expenses. Program fee includes round-trip flight from St. Louis to South America, accommodation, daily breakfast, media visits, program-related transportation, program cultural activities, on-site assistance, shuttle from airport back to Columbia, MU Study Abroad fee, and ISIC card.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad part of your college experience!
Financial Aid
Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs of studying abroad. Please meet with the advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) for more complete information; please call 573-882-7506. The School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester. Applications are available on our Web site. You can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center in Memorial Union. Watch this Web site for special program scholarship announcements each semester.
Housing
You will be staying in high-quality hotels throughout South America. Breakfast is provided in most hotels. Hotels are located in the cities and there are nearby cafés, restaurants, shops, sights, and access to public transportation.
How to Apply
Deadline for this Program: Sept. 25, 2009
Please submit the following application materials in a manila envelope to the Journalism Study Abroad Coordinator, 76 Gannett by the posted deadline. Remember to sign-up for an interview time when you drop off your application! For this program you will need:
- Two letters of recommendation. We prefer one to be from an academic source and one from an employer. Please have references direct letters "To Whom It May Concern." [Recommendation Form]
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- Deposit of $1,000 and Deposit Form; must pay to Cashier's Office in 15 Jesse Hall.
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