Spring Break in Chile
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Dates: February 27 – March 8, 2026
Location: Santiago & Viña del Mar, Chile
Cost: $4,100
Included: airfare, accommodations, in-country transportation, some meals, program events and activities, and study abroad fee
Application deadline: October 15th
Deposit: $575 November 1st (non-refundable)
Final payment deadline: $3,525 with spring tuition and fees deadline
Course information: EGR 491 – Dynamics of Machinery
Requirements: In order to attend a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program, students must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Questions regarding this policy may be directed to Emily Dunn (dunn_ea@mercer.edu).
The Chile program combines academic learning from Mercer University’s EGR 491: Dynamics of Machinery course with a weeklong immersive experience in Santiago and surrounding regions. Designed in partnership with Academic Programs International (API), the program blends classroom instruction, university collaborations, and industry engagement with rich cultural activities. Students will deepen their understanding of kinematic and kinetic analysis of mechanisms while exploring real-world applications through visits to engineering labs, manufacturing facilities, sustainability-focused companies, and research centers. The itinerary also includes cultural experiences such as city tours, artisan neighborhoods, and traditional dance classes, as well as excursions to Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, and the San Cristóbal Teleférico.
For more information about this program please contact Dr. Alireza Sarvestani (sarvestani_a@mercer.edu, 478-301-4061) or the Study Abroad Office (studyabroad@mercer.edu, 478-301-5964).