CÓRDOBA, ARGENTINA
THE DESTINATION
Cordoba is situated in the heart of Argentina and boasts a population of about 1.5 million people. Cordoba is an old university city with over 130,000 students attending four universities, giving the city an intense cultural life and providing a welcoming environment for international students.
Founded in 1573 by the Spanish as a commercial and transportation hub for the region, the city quickly became prosperous. It is has a European feel, and it is surrounded by beautiful ranch land and orchards. Heavy European immigration has given Argentina a worldly and a distinct national identity; in fact, German, Spanish and Italian immigrants founded many of the small towns throughout Argentina. Ranching still allows for great horse breeding and the popularity of games played on horseback such as Polo and the native Pato. Eco-tourism grows yearly as people enjoy this area for its natural, diverse, and unspoiled beauty. Cordoba is convenient to the Andes skiing areas, especially Mendoza City. The mountainous inland, the famous Sierras, are dotted by small towns, rivers, lakes and resorts known for good fishing, sailing, hiking, cowboy and folk festivals.
In this program, students will attend classes especially designed for the University of Texas at Austin at the prestigious La Universidad Nacional de Cordoba. Jesuits founded the university in 1613, and it is one of the oldest universities in the world. Its colonial buildings, grid layout, and university atmosphere make it easy for any student to navigate. Students will be in Cordoba from May to August when the weather is sunny, dry and cooler, with the average high temperature in the mid 50’s. All of these factors make it ideal backdrop for a study abroad experience.