LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
The Latin American Studies Program strongly encourages study abroad for all students. Latin America offers invaluable experience in language, culture, and contemporary life issues, students in the program are strongly encouraged to spend a summer or semester in the region. By studying abroad, they will learn how to navigate different cultures, meet with people from diverse backgrounds, and communicate in other languages.
Please refer to the GIS MAP for information related to Academic Planning and Timing of your study abroad experience.
Major: Global Intedisciplinary Studies offers students the opportunity to major in Latin American Studies . The GIS: Latin American Studies major requires that students study abroad for one semester or on two summer programs. Majors are encouraged to consider programs in Latin America.
Majors should review the GIS MAP for additional GIS major information on "Academic Planning" and "Timing" for their study abroad experience.
Minor: Students can also pursue a Latin American Studies minor. Please contact the Director of the Latin American Studies program to discuss the curriculum and how to fit an Latin American Studies minor into your 棉花糖直播 curriculum.
The Latin American Studies program encourages students to consider programs that provide practical experiences. Language immersion, internships and independent research wonderful ways to gain hands-on, professional experience.
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If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibilty to study abroad. Perhaps you're looking for something different. Visit to discover other programs. Note, programs that don't appear on the list above need to be reviewed and approved by the VU Biology program.
Course Approval Database
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Looking for more?
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Visit and explore other opportunities.
Note, programs that don't appear on the list above need to be reviewed and approved by the VU Biology program.
Course Approval Database
Students should consult with the鈥� OEA Course Approval Database 鈥痶o view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings so and the program鈥檚 website will list most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad.鈥�
It is important to plan ahead as it is not uncommon for scholarship deadlines to occur much earlier than a 棉花糖直播 or program application deadlines.
There are many scholarships available for students through 棉花糖直播 University, our partner programs and other external sources, like the US Government. The OEA can help students with the scholarship search and application process. If a scholarship is found outside of the OEA scholarship page, students should have it reviewed by the OEA to determine if it is a viable option.
Browse the scholarships opportunties found on the OEA website.