Programdetaljer
| Programlængde | Start | Slut | Pris | Alder på afrejsetidspunkt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoleår (sommerafrejse) | 30-07-2010 | 05-07-2011 | 53.500 kr. | Fødselsdato fra 28-02-1993 til 30-07-1994 |
| Skoleår (vinterafrejse) | 26-02-2011 | 10-01-2012 | Fødselsdato fra 01-03-1993 til 01-03-1995 |
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STUDYING IN CHILE
Chile extends along more than half of South America’s Pacific coastline, stretching from glacial mountains in the south to the world’s most arid desert in the north. In rural areas, Chileans tend to lead quietly paced lives, but Chile’s cities, where most people live, are charged with energy. Among South American countries, Chile ranks with the most developed and economically stable, and its lifestyle is one of the most European. Chileans are welcoming and eager to share their culture. They are also proud, courteous and concerned for everyone’s “dignidad.”
School
You will attend school during your stay in Chile. School is probably the best place for you to meet people and make friends while you are on the program. Seventy percent of Chilean schools are private, and most AFSers are placed in private schools. The grade in which you are placed will depend on your age and grade level at home. There is a fixed curriculum that includes about 10 subjects per grade. Required subjects include Chilean history and geography, economics, science, math and a foreign language. Art and music are offered as electives. You will study all subjects with one group of students, probably in the same room. It is likely that this group has been classmates throughout their education.
LIVING IN CHILE
Lifestyle and Family Living
Today, because of the early laws of colonization, Chile is a vast mixture of races and nationalities such as Mapuches (the native Chileans), Aymara, Palestinians, Jews, Italians, Asians, Yugoslavians, Greeks and Germans. Because of this great ethnic diversity, Chileans are open to many different types of people. Even so, with the partial exception of the indigenous groups, the Chilean population perceives itself as essentially homogeneous. Despite the configuration of the national territory, regional differences and sentiments are remarkably muted. Even the Spanish accent of Chileans varies only very slightly from north to south; more noticeable are the small differences in accent based on social class. In fact, social prejudice in Chile is based primarily on class. Chile is currently the largest middle-class nation in South America.
Dress and Appearance
Chilean students dress much the same as young people in other western nations: casual clothes, jeans, T-shirts, sneakers, etc. Chile’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Many homes lack central heating, so bring sweaters and a warm jacket. Students are encouraged to bring one or two nice outfits for special occasions: dress shirts and ties for men, dresses for women.
