Overview: South America is the fourth largest of the 7 continents. It has 12 countries & 3 major territories. From a population standpoint, South America is home to roughly 370 million people, which makes it the fifth most populated continent.
South America is divided politically into 12 independent countries—Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela—and the overseas department of French Guiana.
Languages Spoken: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, various native Indian languages, French patois, Creole. Learning the appropriate language for a study abroad program is helpful for candidates applying for summer study abroad programs or study abroad scholarships.
Education System Information for study abroad candidates:
The Universities here offer month study abroad program, summer study abroad program , semester study abroad program and year study abroad language programs for international studies. They also have numerous undergraduate and graduate study abroad scholarship programs.
Among the most traditional and largest programs are social sciences, tourism, modern languages, international trade, and medicine. Extensive core curriculum is offered to study abroad undergraduates and it guarantees a truly multi-cultural academic experience. The study abroad program also offers exclusive classes such as Spanish Language courses and Latin American Literature.
Study abroad students may also do internship projects, which recquire a minimum commitment of 10 weeks in the following areas: Architecture, Interior Design, Cable, Journalism Media, Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics.
Eligibility Criteria – Exams to clear for study abroad programs : :
One has to give various tests to apply for study abroad programs. You will have to take at least one of the English proficiency tests like TOEFL, TSE and IELTS are to be cleared for study abroad programs. GMAT is required for study abroad Business/Management Programs all over the world.
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