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Locations: Valparaiso, Chile
Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides
Restrictions: WVU applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer	2027	02/01/2027	02/02/2027	TBA	TBA
Spring	2028	02/15/2027 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
Fall	2027	02/15/2027	02/16/2027	TBA	TBA
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA:	2.5

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 $2.4 million in scholarships and grants to WorldStrides students studying or interning abroad. Take a look at the different ways you can make an experience abroad a reality.

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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.
After submitting the application with your university, you will also apply through WorldStrides.

The WorldStrides Difference

Program Flexibility

No matter when or what you want to study, we have a program to fit your schedule and your degree.

Upfront Pricing

Study abroad without the guesswork. Clear costs, no hidden fees, and programs built for your budget.

Expert Support

From your first question to your first day overseas, our dedicated teams here and abroad have your back 24/7.

Unique Experiences

Go beyond the classroom with internships, community engagement, and faith-based programs.

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."

worldstrides.com/study-abroad

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!