S P R I N G 2 0 1 4

STUDY ABROAD ARGENTINA

WHY STUDY ABROAD?

• Best reason: awareness• Awareness of cultural

differences• Awareness of global economy

• Immersion

• Meet new best friends

MTSU ARGENTINA 2013-14

• December 26th - January 14th

• Leave from Nashville, through Miami and Santiago, then to Mendoza, Argentina (1 day)

• Hotel stays, visits, tours, pleasurable side trips included

• Offered as • BCEN 4840 and 5840• AGR 4190

ABOUT THE COURSE

• Economics, entrepreneurship, agriculture, international relations

• Focus on supply chain and business owners within Mendoza’s major industries: wine, olive oil, fresh and canned fruits, retail, restaurant

• Coursework includes discussions, papers, presentations in-country

GETTING AROUND TO THE CULTURAL, “FUN” SIDE

• Group picnics• Winery tours• Whitewater rafting,

zip lining• Andes Mountains spa day• Multiple gelato excursions• NYE Celebration

COST OF THE TRIP

• $2150: in-country fees• Can be split into 3

payments for September, October, and November

• $500 of this must be made as a deposit by September 30th

• Plane ticket • As of now, $1750

• Tuition to register for the course in Spring semester

HOW DO I DO THIS?

• Finance options:• Federal student loans (covers

reimbursement for the cost of the trip and tuition)

• Three-payment option• Loan through Ascend Federal Credit

Union• (Donna, branch manager)

CONTACT

• Dr. Rachel Wilson• Rachel.Wilson@mtsu.edu• 615-898-2618• Get going sooner, rather than later!

Information Sessions with Former Students:

Wednesday, September 18th,11:00 – 12:30 Ag Conference Room (SAG 102) 

Thursday, September 19th,12:00 – 1:30 BAS Suntrust Room