There are countless professional, personal and academic reasons to learn a new language, especially in this ever more connected world that we live in. As the fourth most spoken language in the world, Spanish is at the top of the list of languages to learn for many. The Mente Argentina University Spanish Program is designed for those looking to learn Spanish and earn academic credit in a university setting.
Our University Spanish Program offers courses for students of all levels and is especially attractive for those looking to earn college credit. The program is designed with academic structure to provide you with documentation of improvement as your Spanish level increases. Classes begin every month of the year first with a placement test to determine your level. Each month you have the chance to test out of you level and move onto the next the following month. As the courses are taught through a very prestigious academic institution in Buenos Aires, credits from completed courses can be transferred to your home University.
Of course the University Spanish Program isn’t only for current University students. It is the perfect program for anyone who wants to learn Spanish in Buenos Aires and take back with them academic documentation of their Spanish level. The University Spanish option is also popular for those learning Spanish for work or for those who especially appreciate the more academic structure that the program offers.
Beyond your personal exploration of Buenos Aires and any travels around Argentina, Mente Argentina offers several weekly activities to take your learning outside of the classroom. During these outings, 2-3 times per week, we show you our favorites of what Buenos Aires has to offer from brunch spots, happy hours and theaters to museums and parks. These activities also connect you with the rest of your Mente family, both staff and fellow participants, as you explore the city together. Check out the Mente Instagram for lots of photos of these events.
We can tell you all about our programs, but we also want to share the stories of our past participants and why they chose our University Spanish Program. Here are some of their stories:
- Reaching out to immigrant families like her own by learning Spanish: Maedeh’s Story
- Improving her Spanish to teach the kids at the school where she works back home: Susan’s Story
- Expanding his understanding of Latin America beyond his Mexican-American experience: Alexis’ Story
- Connecting with his abuela through language and exploring in person the Buenos Aires that he has only met through literature: Carlo’s Story
- Expanding access to veterinary care back home by learning Spanish: James’ Story
- Returning to Buenos Aires to continue developing fluency in Buenos Aires and doing research: Michael’s Story