Montevideo, Uruguay
NEW PROGRAM Starting Fall 2017
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Uruguay’s capitol, Montevideo, is a major city along Montevideo Bay blending city life with coastal vibes.
MONTEVIDEO | Uruguay
Host University:
ORT—Pocitos Campus
USAC Specialty Program:
US Credit
Fall 2017 | Spring 2018
Semester Credits:
12-18 US credits
Undergraduate Coursework
Maximum program enrollment:
50
Program highlights:
• Experience a unique opportunity to study and explore the Spanish,
Italian, and African cultural influences throughout Uruguay.
• Take courses in Spanish, Latin American studies, viticulture, and
agribusiness.
• Enjoy the thriving cultural scene of Montevideo, consistently rated as
having the highest quality of life of any city in Latin America.
Language of instruction:
English/Spanish
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Find more information:
usac.unr.edu/study-abroad-programs/
uruguay/montevideo
• Explore nearby regions on the optional tour to Buenos Aires, Argentina
and Colonia, Uruguay.
For updated program information or to apply: usac.unr.edu
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CALENDAR
Occasionally, dates need to be changed or field
trips modified. Refer to the USAC website for
updates.
Program Dates - Fall 2017
Aug 18
Departure from the US
Aug 20
Mandatory Orientation
Aug 21
Courses Begin
Aug 26
Field Trip—Piriápolis and
Punta del Este
Oct 16-21
Optional Tour—Buenos Aires
and Colonia
Nov 3-4
Optional Tour—Punta del
Diablo, Rocha
Nov 23-24
Thanksgiving break
Dec 12-14
Final Exam Period
Dec 14
Program Ends
Dec 15
Move out of housing
Open Return
Students establish their own
date of return
Program Dates - Spring 2018
Jan 26
Departure from the US
Jan 28
Mandatory Orientation
Jan 29
Courses Begin
Feb 3
Field Trip—Piriápolis and
Punta del Este
Mar 5-10
Optional Tour—Buenos Aires
and Rocha
Mar 26-31
Semana Santa
(Easter week/Spring break)
Apr 27-28
Optional Tour—Colonia
May 15-17
Final Exam Period
May 17
Program Ends
May 18
Move out of housing
Open Return
Students establish their own
date of return
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Uruguay Fall 2017 - Spring 2018
Universidad ORT is the first and largest private university in Uruguay.
Why Study in Uruguay?
K
NOWN AS “The Switzerland of South America” for its peaceful culture, Uruguay
is nestled between South America’s two titans, Argentina and Brazil. The capital,
Montevideo, is quickly becoming a travel destination for its thriving cultural scene
including rich architecture, sandy beaches, plazas, shops, museums, and restaurants.
Known as one of the “coolest” and “most chilled-out” cities, Montevideo reflects the
casual attitude that Uruguayans take toward life. Its location makes it convenient to
travel to nearby regions such as Buenos Aires and Brazil, and provides a variety of
opportunities for day trips around the country. Students will experience this emerging
hidden gem firsthand and have a unique opportunity to study and explore the Spanish,
Italian, and African cultural influences throughout Uruguay.
The Montevideo program offers several diverse academic areas, including Spanish
language, Latin American studies, gender studies, agro-business, viticulture and
more. The host university, known as ORT, is the first and largest private university in
the country with 10,000 students. Students can expect to be welcomed by the locals,
taught the Tango and the Bolero, and experience a thriving cosmopolitan city.
Influenced by African and European culture, the tango originated along the border of Uruguay and Argentina.
On-site staff and support
Universidad ORT
Specialty Programs have an on-site
Resident Director (RD) who provides
comprehensive support to students
throughout their study abroad
experience. RDs are responsible for the
academic curriculum and faculty.
The Universidad ORT is an international
non-denominational university. It is the
first and largest private university in
Uruguay. The USAC program resides on
ORT’s Pocitos campus. The suburb of
Pocitos is a middle class neighborhood.
The campus itself is newer, modern,
green, and quite nice. Students will have
access to a gymnasium just behind the
campus, and there are many general
stores and cafeterias in the area.
Sebastian Bombi, a native of Uruguay, is
the Resident Director for the Montevideo
program. He has worked for USAC since
2003, first as program staff in Costa Rica
and later as the RD of the Cuba summer
and January programs. The RD, assisted
by program staff, meets the group flight
at the airport, provides an on-site
orientation, takes you to your program
housing, and organizes interesting field
studies and optional tours.
Visit the Torre de las Comunicaciones for a
breathtaking view of the city.
BRAZIL
Colonia
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
Rocha
Piriapolis
Montevideo
Living accommodations
URUGUAY
You will work with your Program Advisor
to select the housing that’s the best fit for
you, and to ensure that the housing is
ready upon your arrival. The following
USAC-arranged options are available for
this program:
Capital: Montevideo
Languages: Spanish
Currency: Peso (UYU)
MONTEVIDEO
• Homestay
• welcomeuruguay.com
Population: 1.3 million
Distance from Buenos Aires: 174 miles
RESOURCES
• Residence Hall
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Visit Colonia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the USAC tour.
Explore the beaches and fishing villages nearby.
Field trips and
immersion activities
BOTH SEMESTERS
FALL SEMESTER
Piriapolis and Punta del Este
Piriapolis is the country’s earliest beach
resort. Walk along the waterfront
promenade and take the chairlift to Cerro
San Antonio, a hill with a small whitewashed
chapel and lookout point. Visit the Castillo
de Piria, house of the founder, and discover
the local flora and fauna at the nature
reserve. From the oldest resort to the most
glamorous, Punta del Este boasts many
beaches, elegant seaside homes, and
celebrity sightings.
Punta del Diablo, Rocha
Explore the sand dunes and national park of
Cabo Polonio, a village inaccessible by
roads. Then have lunch in Punta del Diablo,
a small fishing village of brightly-painted
cabins. The town sits on a gentle rise
overlooking the ocean with long stretches
of sand and fresh sea air. The Fortress of
Santa Teresa sits atop the hill. Started by the
Portuguese to keep watch, it was later
captured and built up by the Spanish.
Many course-related field trips are
organized throughout the semester to
enhance your learning. There will also be
extracurricular activities organized for
you, including the Buddy Program with
local students, indoor soccer, cinema day
with local students, beach activities once
a week, and other social events.
Field trips
You are encouraged to participate in the
included program field trips. These
excursions generally take place on
Fridays. Dates and locations may change
at the discretion of the Resident Director.
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Optional tours and field studies
USAC strongly encourages students to
participate in the tours; however, they are
optional and have an additional fee. You will
sign up for the tours on your course and
tour registration form when you arrive.
Buenos Aires, Argentina and
Colonia, Uruguay
Known as the “Paris of South America”,
Buenos Aires is a tango between European
heritage and Latin American passion. On
this six day tour explore the city’s rich
cultural life, soaring architecture, and
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Join the local soccer fans at Estadio Centenario, where the first FIFA World Cup was hosted in 1930.
perfectly grilled steaks. Head on to Colonia,
a UNESCO World Heritage site with large
squares and narrow cobblestone streets.
Founded by Portugal and later conquered
by the Spanish, the city fuses Portuguese,
Spanish, and post-colonial styles.
SPRING SEMESTER
Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia is a UNESCO World Heritage site
with large squares and narrow cobblestone
streets. Founded by Portugal and later
conquered by the Spanish, this picturesque
city fuses Portuguese, Spanish, and
post-colonial styles. The surrounding areas
include Rio de la Plata beaches and farms
where the locals produce cheese and wine.
Buenos Aires, Argentina and
Rocha, Uruguay
Argentina’s cosmopolitan, capital city looks
very European, but the lively atmosphere
resonates with Latin American passion.
On this six day tour, visit the iconic
balconied presidential palace, Casa
Rosada, and watch the locals tango from
a street side café. Next, visit Rocha, a small
fishing village of brightly-painted cabins
and long stretches of sand. The Fortress
of Santa Teresa sits atop the hill and
provides sweeping views from its lookout
position.
BOTH SEMESTERS
Rio de la Plata Field Study
Explore the three major influences of
the Rio de la Plata region – European,
Afro-Descendients, and Guachos. Visit
their sites to see how they maintain
their roots and how they come together
as one nation. The field study will also
explore the cultural aspects of the
Uruguayan people including Tango,
Candombe, and Mate traditions.
Enrollment in Rio de la Plata - History and
Culture is required to register for this
optional field study.
Viticulture Field Study
Visit local wineries to learn about the
viticulture process from how they handle
the natural resources and the impact of the
industry on the environment, to producing
the wine and selling the product.
Enrollment in an agribusiness or viticulture
course is required to register for this
optional field study.
For updated program information or to apply: usac.unr.edu
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Academics
You will enroll in 12 to 18 credits per semester comprised of Spanish language study plus electives in Latin American studies, agribusiness,
business, viticulture, and gender studies. A preliminary course list is provided below and is subject to change; course availability is contingent
upon student enrollment. Please visit the USAC website for course descriptions and pre-requisites.
Spanish Language Studies
USAC offers intensive language courses grouped into tracks in which courses are taught sequentially (back-to-back) within one semester. If you
have already taken the first course in a track, you do not have to take it again for credit, but you must audit it to be prepared for success at the
next level. All students are required to spend the beginning of the fall and spring semesters taking an intensive Spanish language course, which
allows for rapid acquisition of language and culture. Language courses generally have a maximum enrollment of 15 students each, but may vary
by level. All language courses focus on the skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening. After the intensive period, students have the option
to continue their language studies at the next level for the duration of the semester.
Track 1: 4 or 8 credits total — prerequisite: none
• Elementary Spanish I
(100-level, 4 credits)
• Elementary Spanish II
(100-level, 4 credits)
Track 2: 3 or 6 credits total — prerequisite: 2 semesters of college Spanish
• Intermediate Spanish I
(200-level, 3 credits)
• Intermediate Spanish II
(200-level, 3 credits)
Track 3: 3 or 6 credits total — prerequisite: 4 semesters of college Spanish
• Spanish Composition I
(300-level, 3 credits)
• Spanish Composition II
(300-level, 3 credits)
Track 4: 6 credits total — prerequisite: 6 semesters of college Spanish
• Advanced Spanish I
(400-level, 3 credits)
• Advanced Spanish II
(400-level, 3 credits)
FALL SEMESTER
Visiting Professors
Taught in English unless noted in Spanish. Courses taught in Spanish are for students in Track III or
above unless otherwise indicated.
FALL: Dr. Tom Wright, University of
Nevada, Las Vegas
AGRIBUSINESS | VITICULTURE
Dr. Tom Wright is a distinguished professor
emeritus at the University of Nevada, Las
Vegas. His main teaching field and his
research interests are Latin American
history. He has published extensively on
various aspects of that history. Dr. Wright
will be co-teaching the following course:
• Agribusiness Management (AGSC, 200-level, 3-credits)
• The Global Food Challenge (AGSC/GEOG, 300-level, 3 credits)
• Viticulture Field Study (AGSC, 200-level, 1 credit)
Co-requisite: Agribusiness Management or The Global Food Challenge. This course has an additional fee
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES | GENDER STUDIES
• Cinema of Uruguay & Argentina (FILM/WLL, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in Spanish)
• Dances of Latin America (PEX, 200-level, 1 credit, taught in Spanish but appropriate for all)
• Latin American Cuisine (NUTR, 200-level, 1 credit, taught in English and Spanish but appropriate for all)
This course has an additional fee for materials
• Latin American Social Revolutions (HIST/PSC/SOC, 400-level, 3 credits) • Latin American Women’s Voices: Argentina & Uruguay (SOC/WMST, 300-level, 3 credits) • Rio de la Plata Field Study (ANTH/WLL, 200-level, 1 credits)
Co-requisite: Rio de la Plata-History and Culture. This course has an additional fee
• Rio de la Plata – History and Culture (ANTH/HIST, 300-level, 3 credits) • Survey of Latin American Literature I (SPAN, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in Spanish )
SPANISH LANGUAGE ELECTIVES
• Business Spanish (SPAN, 300-level, 3 credits) Track III and IV
• Spanish Conversation and Oral Skills (SPAN, 200-level, 3 credits) Track II
• Spanish Conversation and Oral Skills (SPAN, 300-level, 3 credits) Track III and IV
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• Rio de la Plata - History and Culture
(ANTH/HIST, 300-level, 3 credits)
Field Studies
SPRING SEMESTER
Taught in English unless noted in Spanish. Courses taught in Spanish are for students in Track III or
above unless otherwise indicated.
AGRIBUSINESS | VITICULTURE
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Agribusiness Marketing (AGSC, 200-level, 3 credits)
Environment: A World of Limited Resources (NRES, 200-level, 3 credits)
Introduction to Viticulture (AGSC, 200-level, 3 credits)
Viticulture Field Study (AGSC, 200-level, 1 credit) Co-requisite: Agribusiness Marketing; Environment: A World of
Limited Resources; or Introduction to Viticulture. This course has an additional fee.
Deepen your academic experience through an
optional field study, which helps you explore
the historical, cultural, and natural features
of the region. Students who enroll in these
1-credit courses will select a particular topic of
interest to examine as part of the field study,
and complete a research paper drawing from
their field study experience as well as from
additional readings, research, and written
assignments.
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES | GENDER STUDIES
• Cinema of Uruguay & Argentina (FILM/WLL, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in Spanish)
• Contemporary Women’s Activism (SOC/WMST, 300-level, 3 credits)
• Latin American Cuisine (NUTR, 200-level, 1 credit, taught in English and Spanish but appropriate for all) This
course has an additional fee for materials
• Latin American Social Revolutions (HIST/PSC/SOC, 400-level, 3 credits)
• Rio de la Plata Field Study (ANTH/WLL, 200-level, 1 credits)
Co-requisite: Rio de la Plata-History and Culture. This course has an additional fee
• Rio de la Plata – History and Culture (ANTH/HIST, 300-level, 3 credits)
• Dances of Latin America (PEX, 200-level, 1 credit, taught in Spanish but appropriate for all)
• Survey of Latin American Literature II (SPAN, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in Spanish)
SPANISH LANGUAGE ELECTIVES
• Business Spanish (SPAN, 300-level, 3 credits) Track III and IV
• Spanish Conversation and Oral Skills (SPAN, 200-level, 3 credits) Track II
• Spanish Conversation and Oral Skills (SPAN, 300-level, 3 credits) Track III and IV
Uruguay’s most important and renowned theatre, Solís Theatre, opened in 1856 and was designed by an Italian architect.
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Fees and Deadlines
PROGRAM FEES
See the Money Matters section of the USAC website for more financial information, including help with financing and
scholarship resources.
Fall 2017—$4,980
Spring 2018—$4,980
Academic Year—$9,460
Program fee includes:
• Tuition and fees
• USAC prearranged housing placement
service
• Personalized pre-departure advising
• Immigration visa guidance
• Parental support and advisement
• Airport pick up/drop off from select
airports
• USAC mandatory orientation
• Scholarship advising and assistance
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Student health insurance
24-hour local emergency staff support
Program-organized field tirps
Local travel resources, tips, and
suggestions
Estimated expenses not included in fees:
Expenses incurred onsite are listed in local currency as exchange rates fluctuate daily. Many expenses will vary, depending on your lifestyle
and budget.
Housing and Meals
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Residence Hall (without meal plan)—$2,280/semester
Homestay (includes breakfast and dinner)—$2,000/semester
Meals in residence hall (all meals)—$1,100-1,500/semester
Meals in homestay (lunch only)—$1,200-1,500/semester
Optional Courses and Tours
• Rio de la Plata Field Study course fee (for field trips)—$150
• Viticulture Field Study course fee (for field trips)—$150
• Latin American Cuisine course fee (for materials and
ingredients)—$150
• Punta del Diablo, Rocha overnight tour (Fall semester | Includes
transportation, lodging, some meals, and admissions)—$75
• Colonia del Sacramento overnight tour (Spring semester
| Includes transportation, lodging, some meals, and
admissions)—$75
• Argentina & Colonia, Uruguay tour (Fall semester | Includes
transportation, lodging, some meals, and admissions for 6-day
tour)—$600
• Buenos Aires, Argentina & Rocha, Uruguay tour (Spring
semester | Includes transportation, lodging, some meals, and
admissions for 6-day tour)—$600
Transportation
• Airfare—$1,200-1,500
• Local transportation—300 UYU/semester
• Transportation to/from program site—15-50 UYU
Other expenses
• Personal expenses—$600-1,200/semester
• Textbooks and class supplies—$80-120/semester
• Student visa—$100
PROGRAM DEADLINES
Visit the USAC website for additional information about the application process, payments, and cancellation deadlines.
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EVENT
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
Application Opens; Early Admission Period Begins
September 1, 2016
September 1, 2016
Early Admissions Period Ends
($500 confirmation deposit is nonrefundable)
March 15, 2017
August 15, 2017
Application Closes
(Late application may be possible—contact USAC)
June 15, 2017
November 1, 2017
Balance Due Deadline
July 1, 2017
December 1, 2017
Uruguay Fall 2017 - Spring 2018