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Study Abroad Opportunities

Students in the Latin American & Hemispheric Studies M.A. have a variety of options to study abroad for a semester, summer, or for other short programs as an integral part of their degree.

LAHSP students can earn up to 10 credits towards their M.A. degree while studying for a semester at Elliott School International Exchange Partners in Buenos Aires, Florianopolis (Brazil), and Ottawa (Canada) and in other locations around the world. For any of these destinations, students should plan to go abroad during their first spring semester or second fall semester in the program; study abroad during the final semester is not recommended.

Students in LAHSP can participate in GW Summer Abroad programs. LAHS often offers students an opportunity to take a one-credit field study each spring break. Past destinations have included Costa Rica and Peru. While in Peru, students attended lectures by government officials, economists and political analysts, and representatives working in the private and non-profit sectors. Students visited the legendary Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, where they explored Peru's history and learned about the country's efforts to preserve its national heritage while developing its economy. New programs are announced by GW each December.

Finally, students may participate in other accredited study abroad programs, with the permission of the Program Director.

How can study abroad fit into your Plan of Study?

Below is an example for an LAHSP student with a major field in political science and history.

Fall, 10 credits	Spring, 9 credits	Fall, 11 credits	Spring, 9 credits
– IAff 331 Latin America: Problems &Promise (cornerstone) – Econ 285 Latin American Econ. Development (core) – Hist 261 Seminar on Latin American History (core) – IAff 202 Cross-cultural Communication (elective)	Universidad Torcuato di Tella, Buenos Aires – South America in Intl. Politics (major field) – Intl. Economic Negotiations of Argentina and Mercosur (elective) – Political Economy of Regionalization (major field)	– IAff 332 Drug Trafficking in the Americas (major field) – IAff 338 Political Econ. of Latin America (elective) – IAff 202 Advanced Writing for the Intl. Affairs Professional (elective) – Geog 261 Geographical Perspectives on Latin America (core) – IAff 203 Organization of American States (elective)	– IAff 339 Problems in Latin America Civilization (capstone) – IAff 334 Indigenous Social Movements (major field) – PSc 249 Politics of International Security (elective) – IAff 202 Political Analysis (elective)