GEO Ready Faculty-Led Programs in Montevideo, Uruguay

About the program

Uruguay positions itself as the #1 business and innovation hub in Latin America and a gateway to the region. It also consistently ranks #1 in Latin America in all international indexes related to democracy, low corruption, respect for regulations, transparency, civil liberties, and social mobility. Uruguay is a country with a strong respect for the rules of the game and the essential fundamentals of economic activity, and currently the only MERCOSUR (Southern Common Market) country rated above the investment grade threshold.

Montevideo (population 1.3 million) is the capital of Uruguay, the southernmost capital in South America and the biggest city in the country. The city combines a lively and relaxed (tranquilo) lifestyle and is quickly becoming a travel destination due to its thriving cultural scene including rich architecture, sandy beaches, plazas, shops, museums, and restaurants. Known as one of the “coolest” and “most chilled-out” cities, Montevideo reflects the casual attitude that Uruguayans take toward life. It has a humid subtropical climate with cool winters and warm summers.

Program options and components

The following are logistics and services that can be incorporated into the GEO Ready Faculty-Led program. Please note: Availability of services and activities listed are not guaranteed until confirmed and are determined based on length of stay.

Academic and co-curricular opportunities

• Classroom space: Classroom space provided through USAC's host institution, Universidad ORT-Pocitos campus.
• Up to three guest lectures or presenters. Topics to select from include:
  
  • Marketing
  • Agribusiness in Uruguay
  • Doing Business in Latin America
  • Start-ups in Uruguay
  • Social Entrepreneurships
  • Global Business Management
  • The Wine Industry
• Up to five co-curricular activities or visits to support course. Examples include:
  
  • LATU (Technological Laboratory of Uruguay)
  • CIE (Entrepreneurship & Innovation center)
  • Small local business
  • Family-owned business
  • Cooperatives
• Courses: Course identified and taught by Institution's faculty. Course, academic content, syllabus, and credit determined by Institution. No USAC credit is given, and cost of instruction is not included in the program.

Cultural immersion and site experiences

Local site activities

• City tour led by a professional guide or USAC staff.
• 1-3 local site activities. Examples include:
  
  • Urban Art Tour
  • Mate Workshop
  • Contemporary art space
  • Theater night
  • Museum visit
  • Activity with local students

Day trips

One day trip to surrounding area. Examples include:

• Colonia del Sacramento
• Sierra de Minas
• Punta del Este

Optional add-on

Crash course on the local language (1-3 hours, non-credit)

What's included