Global Communication, Culture & Activism
Program Dates
July 24 through August 23, 2025
Program Overview
This four-week cultural immersion program in Buenos Aires, Argentina is geared toward enriching students’ understanding of global communication. Through service-learning work, cultural activities and interactions with educators and professionals from different cultural backgrounds, students will explore a range of topics related to communication, culture and activism.
Program Eligibility & Admission
- Recommended for Communication Studies majors, Peace & Social Justice minors, and Global and Post-Colonial Studies minors, but open to all majors and minors.
Course Information
All students will enroll in the following course option:
- CC 204 - Topics in Communication Studies (4 credits)
Academic Highlights
- Gain practical experience by working with a community organization whose work is focused on a social justice issue
- Attend guest lectures to learn more about the development of Argentina
- Create content that is innovative, employs effective communication strategies and reflects the goals of the community partner
Cultural Highlights
- Guided tour of El Ateneo Grand Splendid
- Walking tour of Buenos Aires
- Excursions to Tigre Delta, San Antonio de Areco, and Iguazú Falls
- Cooking class
Costs & Inclusions
Program Fee: $TBD
Included in Program Fee
- Welcome and Farewell Meals
- Accommodation in shared, furnished apartments
- Registration Fee
- Airport pick-up upon arrival
- Loadable transportation passes
- Included program excursions and guest speakers
- International travel and health insurance
- Survival language workshops
Not Included in Program Fee
- Round trip Airfare (Est. $2,200)
- Tuition for 4 credits
- Airport drop-off for return flight
- Most meals and incidental expenses
- Passports (or Visas)