Geography of Latin America: Chile
Maymester 2014
Students will depart in May 2014 on a two-week study abroad course in Chile. While in Chile,
students will travel to Santiago, Cajon del Maipo, Valparaiso, La Serena, and Pisco Elqui. Students will have the chance to explore Santiago, a city rich in history and full of museums, theatres, and markets. Students also will
experience the lower Andes, the
Maipo River, and go on a winery
tour. Students will stay on the coast
for a few days in Valparaiso before
heading north to La Serena. While
in La Serena, students will visit
Parque Nacional Bosque Fray Jorge
National Park, attend a Coquimbo
tour, and see the stars at the
Mamalluca observatory.
*Please note: Specific itinerary items are subject to change.
Students will travel with a USC faculty member who will be available for the entire duration of
the program. The faculty leader for the program will be Dr. Jerry Mitchell, who is the Director
of the Center of Excellence for Geographic Education, the editor for Journal of Geography, and
has published research on Peru and Chile. There is no language prerequisite for this program.
Courses and Credits
Students will earn three credits for GEOG 223M: Geography of Latin America. Check with your
academic advisor to see if credit earned may be used to fulfill general education, major or minor requirements.
Course Description
This course will focus the geography of Latin America, with a specific interest on Chile. The
course explores many different facets of geography, including: physical, historical, population,
cultural, economic, political, and settlement geography.
Living Arrangements
Students will be housed in shared-occupancy hotel rooms throughout the program.
Travel Dates
May 12—25, 2014*
*Subject to change based on flight availability
Costs
The program fee for the Chile Maymester is $2400. The program fee will include: shared accommodations; daily
breakfasts and other meals per the itinerary; local transportation and entrance fees per the itinerary; ground support staff for all itinerary items; and guest lectures per the itinerary.
*Subject to change based on enrollment and currency fluctuations. Contact the Study Abroad Office for additional
information on the program fee.
Travel Fee Does Not Include
USC tuition for three credits and technology fees ($1353*); airefare; other meals; personal expenses; gratuities;
Chilean airport reciprocity fee; passport/visa fees; optional excursions; or mandatory overseas medical insurance.
Students must register for GEOG 223: Geography of Latin America during Maymester.
*Tuition and technology fees are accurate as of 9/05/13.
Scholarships
Honors College students, Capstone Scholars, and Carolina/McNair/Lieber Scholars and Finalists are eligible to
compete for $2,000 Passport Travel Grants, which can be applied toward the cost of the Maxcy International
House Abroad program. Applications and additional details can be found online on the Scholarships and Financial
Aid section of USC’s Study Abroad website: www.studyabroad.sc.edu. Applications for the Passport Travel Grant
are due to the Study Abroad Office by 5:00pm on Friday, November 15, 2013.
The Beyond Boundaries Award is a financial award of $2000 or more to be used to help fund a summer or
Maymester study abroad experience for students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in study
abroad. Traditionally underrepresented students include, but are not limited to, the following: those with significant financial need, students from ethnically diverse backgrounds, students with disabilities, first-generation college students, students from majors underrepresented in study abroad, and students in the USC Gamecock Guarantee program. Applications and additional details can be found online on the Scholarships and Financial Aid
section of USC’s Study Abroad website: www.studyabroad.sc.edu. Applications for the Beyond Boundaries
Award are due to the Study Abroad Office by 5:00pm on February 15, 2014.
Applications
To apply for the Geography of Latin America: Chile program, please follow the instructions that can be found on
the Forms and Applications page of USC’s Study Abroad website: www.studyabroad.sc.edu; click on the link for
Global Classroom Programs. Complete applications are due to the Study Abroad Office no later than Monday,
December 2, 2013. Students will be notified of their acceptance by email prior to the start of the Spring semester
classes.
Study Abroad Office
Legare College, Suite 321
Ph: 803-777-7557
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.studyabroad.sc.edu
Jerry Mitchell
113 Calcott
Ph: 803-777-2986
E-mail: [email protected]