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Discover with WorldStrides: Community Engagement in Valparaiso and Vina del Mar (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
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Minimum GPA: 2.5 Housing Options: Homestay
Subject(s): Biology, Business, Education, English, Entrepreneurship, Health & Human Services, Health Science, International Business, International Studies, Marketing, Pre-Health, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish
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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.

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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

  1. Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.

  2. Meet with your study abroad office.

  3. Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

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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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WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter 2027 10/15/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring/Summer 2027 02/15/2027 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2027 04/01/2027 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** 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.