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CIEE Sustainable Smart Cities in Buenos Aires, Argentina
(Outgoing Program)
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Your Sustainable Smart Cites program in Buenos Aires lasts a full semester and provides an in-depth look at how Argentina's capital is using innovative urban design solutions to prepare for the future. You will enroll in at least one sustainability course that explores how urban planning, technology, and public policy contribute to sustainability in Buenos Aires while also enrolling in your choice of business, communications, STEM, language, and other courses through a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with cross-disciplinary cultural and extracurricular activities related to sustainability. Live and learn in Buenos Aires!
Unique Experiences
Explore sustainable architecture in Buenos Aires
to learn about energy efficiency, water conservation, and the use of sustainable materials in buildings
Join a community garden project
to learn about urban agriculture, sustainable gardening practices, and the importance of local food production
Participate in a tree planting initiative
to understand the role of trees in urban environments, improve air quality, and promote biodiversity
Featured Courses: Choose from a set of related courses that explore how innovative cities utilize digital technologies and modern strategies to prepare for the future and impact the environment.
Sustainability in Practice Workshop: Take part in an optional workshop to compare different models of sustainability in your host country and around the world. Topics may include business, public policy, technology, waste-management, and more.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in networking events with local sustainability initiatives, activities that address how urban planning and technology can help lessen the impact on the environment, meaningful volunteer work with local organizations, and study tours to meet local changemakers and companies driving sustainability efforts.
Academic Projects: Enroll in a for-credit internship, directed independent research project, or service-learning to develop integrated sustainable solutions that address economic, social, and environmental challenges.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Buenos Aires will open doors for you to explore Argentina’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.?
Samples of excursions and activities:
Kayak through the Tigre Delta to explore its diverse flora and fauna while learning about the importance of wetlands and freshwater conservation
Visit the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve where you will observe various plant and animal species, gaining insights into the importance of preserving natural habitats
Participate in waste separation at Green Points across the city for a hands-on look at sustainable waste management
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!
GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.
Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.
Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.
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