Situated in a fertile valley halfway between the Pacific seashore and the towering Andes, Santiago combines a mixture of colonial buildings and parks with the hallmarks of modern technology. The city enjoys temperate winters and lovely summers, and on a clear day the magnificent snow-capped Andes are visible. The program incorporates visits to sites of historical and cultural importance in Santiago in addition to field trips and excursions to places of interest in Chile proper. All courses are taught in Spanish. Courses are available in such disciplines as art, anthropology, economics, geography, history, international relations, literature, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish, and theology, among others.
Students live in private homes.