IES: Emerging Economies

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Santiago, Chile

Designed for students interested in Business, Economics, Sociology, and Political Science, this multi-location interdisciplinary program offers a unique comparative perspective of two of the most notable emerging economies in South America: Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile.

This multi-location program allows students interested in Economics, Sociology and Political Science to study these topics in several notable South American cities. Participants study in both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile over the course of an academic semester or year, as well as shorter trips to Peru and Uruguay. Students will learn about the acceleration of globalization and economic growth in several very different cultures.

Program Information

Terms Available: year, semester

Type of Program: Study Abroad

Languages of Instruction: English, Spanish

Language Prerequisite: The program is suitable for students hoping to study in either English or Spanish, and offers the option to take a semester-long Spanish course.

Credit Transfer System
- Typical course load: 3-4 classes (3-4 credits per course)
GPA Requirement: 2.75
Credits: 16-19 per semester
Course Catalog

Application

Application Deadline: Fall: Mar. 22 | Spring: Oct. 24
Program Application
Program website

Housing: Host Family
You have a furnished room in the home of a señora or family during your time in Buenos Aires and in Santiago. In Buenos Aires, your homestay provides breakfast and dinner during the week, and breakfast on the weekend. In Santiago, your homestay provides two meals per day each day of the week, including weekends. You will be provided all of your bed linens and towels in both cities. English-speaking hosts are available on a limited basis.

Financial, Immigration

Cost to attend:

Reed College charges the same tuition fees for a semester or year off-campus as for a semester or year spent on campus, plus the program's actual room and board fees. Reed College encourages students to choose programs based on their academic rather than financial needs to reflect Reed's belief that all students, regardless of financial circumstances, should have the opportunity to study abroad.

Financial aid continues for eligible students during the off-campus program. Students should discuss with the Financial Aid Office how other outside aid may impact their existing aid package. Check out more details directly on the Reed College Financial Aid page.

Visa Deadlines and Requirements:

Argentina, Chile, and Peru do not require US citizens to obtain a student visa while studying abroad for a period of less than 90 days.

Not a US  citizen? You will likely need to attain a visa. Consult the consulate website of your passport country and  contact your IES Abroad Advisor  with further questions.

Areas of Study

Announcements

2025 CLS Program Application Now Open!: The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten weeks over the summer studying one of a dozen critical languages: Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu. The program provides intensive language instruction and structured cultural activities designed to promote rapid language gains. Apply now for CLS 2025!

Off-Campus Programs in Israel, the West Bank, and Lebanon: The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4-Do not Travel advisory for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, and Lebanon. Reed College's off-campus programs in these countries have been canceled for this academic year. Students considering off-campus programs in Egypt must contact the Director of International Programs.