SUMMER PALAS
Program Overview click flyer
SUMMER PALAS is an intensive, 6-week boreal summer residency (Late June – Early August) offered by the Argentine and Latin American Studies Program (PALAS) in Buenos Aires.
Bridging Culture and Commerce in Argentina, economic outcomes are the direct result of cultural behaviors. Our vision moves beyond the binary of culture vs. commerce to explore how business is embedded in the social fabric. The program prepares students to look beneath the surface, teaching that navigating a "rollercoaster" economy is less about raw data and more about the human and historical resilience that keeps markets moving. As a regional leader in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Argentina has managed to consolidate one of the highest numbers of tech "unicorns" in Latin America despite its systemic challenges.
The Jujuy Immersion and Final Assessment
The residency culminates in a transformative week in Jujuy. Students travel to the Argentine Northwest to engage with indigenous cultures and the Fiesta de la Pachamama (Mother Earth).
Course Offerings (Spanish):
(PALAS 440) Recreation, Leisure, and Cultural Identity in Argentina click a pdf
(PALAS 480) Disruptive Markets: The Future of Business in Argentina click a pdf
Format & Contact Hours: Courses meet 3 times per week (3 hours per class) for a total of 60 hours per course (120 contact hours total for the program).
Prerequisites & Enrollment: Programs require a minimum enrollment of 8 to 10 students to open.
This residency allows students to earn 12 credits without requiring a student visa.