A True Latin American Immersion Experience
Argentina is one of the largest countries in South America, and
the size of all of Western Europe combined! From its vast deserts and snowy
glaciers, towering mountain peaks and steamy rainforests, to its rural vineyards, bustling urban centers and everything in between, Argentina's
regional diversity is alive and waiting to be discovered. The people of Argentina are warm and welcoming, and they invite you to learn about Argentina through living as a member of their exciting and unique community.
If you are looking to study abroad in Argentina and want to truly
immerse yourself in your host city, Córdoba is an excellent location for
you. As the capital of Córdoba Province and the seat of Argentina's
second largest metropolitan area, the city of Córdoba is a bustling
educational and commercial center set at the foothills of the Sierra
Chica mountain range in northern Argentina. Founded by Jerónimo Luis de
Cabrera in 1573, Córdoba today is recognized as a center for arts and
learning in Argentina with its many universities, theatres, and museums.
Córdoba has developed a well deserved reputation as an
exciting but relaxed atmosphere for intellectual pursuits. Home to
several universities and over 130,000 students from across the country,
the city of Córdoba is known popularly in Argentina as "La Docta", from
doctorate, because of its rich academic past.
In your free time, you'll take advantage of Córdoba's
extraordinary setting. The city is surrounded by lakes and rivers that
attract water sport enthusiasts from around the world. The region's
mountains and valleys are ideal for hiking, horseback riding, and other
outdoor activities.
The citizens of Córdoba, cordobeses, will introduce you to cuarteto, an energetic and festive regional music danced by all. They'll
also encourage you to try yerba mate, the traditional herbal tea
regularly shared by friends, and invite you to their family barbeques
known as an asado. A warm and inviting city, Córdoba and its generous
people offer CC-CS students the ideal environment for cross-cultural
immersion into Argentine society.
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