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Locations: Valparaiso, Chile; Vina del Mar, Chile
Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer III	2026	02/06/2026 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
Summer	2026	03/10/2026 **	Rolling Admission	05/13/2026	07/11/2026
Summer I	2026	03/10/2026 **	Rolling Admission	05/13/2026	06/13/2026
Fall	2026	04/03/2026 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
Summer II	2026	04/10/2026 **	Rolling Admission	06/17/2026	07/18/2026
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Indicates that deadline has passed

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement:	2.5	Cadets Only:	No
Housing Options:	Homestay	Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Field Work/Study, International Internship, Service Learning
Click here for a definition of this term Area of Study:	Agriculture, Anthropology, Biology, Business, Child Development, Developmental Sciences, Dietetics & Nutrition, Earth Science, Ecology, Education, English, Entrepreneurship, Health Sciences, Human Services Delivery and Administration, Independent Study, International Affairs, International Business, Internships, Latin American Studies, Marketing, Pre-Health, Public Health, Service Learning, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish	Click here for a definition of this term Program Type (DIR, EX):	Direct

Program Description:

Community Engagement in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar

Serve alongside community members and complete integrated coursework designed to foster reflection, build intercultural skills, and deepen your understanding of the social issues shaping Chilean communities today.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

Our dedicated team will connect you with a local organization aligned with your interests and goals
Learn from local professionals about healthcare, social services, education, and other essential areas of the community
Complete integrated coursework designed to foster reflection, build intercultural skills, and deepen your understanding of the social issues shaping Chilean communities today
Viña is known for its modernity and beautiful beaches, while Valparaíso is a historic port city covered in tasteful graffiti art and colorful hills
Explore colorful hillside neighborhoods, visit the home of Pablo Neruda, and stroll along coastal boardwalks

Discover Valparaíso and Viña del Mar

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

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How to get started

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

Meet Ashauna F.

"I started to get a bit homesick around week six, but our Resident Director did an amazing job having these open types of conversations with us, always asking what kind of support we needed and encouraging us to reflect."

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