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City/State: Mendoza |
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Country: ARGENTINA
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Program description: |
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Mendoza is situated at the foot of The Andes, is the most important city of the West of Argentina. It is a major tourist destinations because of the huge variety of activities available.
The climate of the region is mild though the mountains provide a certain degree of aridity. The temperature in Summer ranges from 18º C to 33º C (75 to 95 F) and days are hot and nights are cool. In Winter, the minimum temperature is 3º C and the maximum registered temperature is 16º C. (40 to 70F)
Mendoza is beautiful, with streets flanked by trees, squares and parks and many water features. In the city there are walks to the five principal squares and the civic centre tourists admire the culture, the history and the idiosyncrasy of native people. It is also the starting point a huge range of outdoor activities, adventure travel and high mountain sports such as climbing Acongonoa the highest mountain in the Western hemisphere), hiking, skiing, rafting etc.
In the areas there is also many interesting places and towns to visit: ruins of San Francisco Church, Maipú, El Challao, Villavicencio Thermal Resort, Cacheuta, Potrerillos and Vallecitos.
The very well known "Ruta de los Vinos" deserves a special mention because tourists can visit ancient cellars and taste excellent yields which are product of carefully chosen grapes.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 17+
Travel to site: Varies
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies
Living arrangements on the program: Varies
How long does the program last?: Various Durations
What are the dates of this program: Every Monday
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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University de Congreso is a top private university in Mendoza., Argentina's wine country. The university has a strong liberal arts curriculum,including degrees in Int'l Relations, Business and Journalism, among others. Universidad de Congreso has an international focus and require all local students to study foreign languages. Universidad de Congreso is ideally situated in a central residential area of Mendoza with the most happening parts of the city nearby. The University of Congreso is recognized by the Argentine Ministry of Education as a degree granting institution of higher learning.
The Spanish language courses for international students at Universidad de Congreso are taught at the intercultural institute of foreign languages.
Accreditation:
Fully accredited university.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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$1400 per month course and accommodation
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Terms: |
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Throughout the year
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