Program Overview

As conceptualized by the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, the Global Immersion Elective (GIE) Program developed in conjunction with Puentes Abroad will explore the enchanting cities of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay.

The program is intended to build your knowledge of the global business environment by focusing on strategic issues that arise in emerging markets when companies operate under a high degree of political and macro-economic uncertainty. By focusing on two neighboring cities, this program will also highlight the way that national borders create both opportunities and challenges for regional development and integration.

Program Activities

Company visits

Through dynamic seminars, engage with leaders of businesses in Argentina and Uruguay to gain insights on their strategies, operations, challenges, and opportunities.

Learn more about the company visits

estancia day trip

Have the complete “gaucho” experience at a local “estancia” (ranch) – ride horses, eat a traditional “asado,” play soccer, do traditional board games, and enjoy the Argentine countryside. Local Argentine university students will join this day trip to share cultural experiences and build meaningful global ties.

colonia del sacramento day trip

Discover the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site of Colonia del Sacramento. Renowned for its historic quarter, Colonia is a hodgepodge of Portuguese and Spanish colonial buildings, cobblestone roads, and historic sites.

Service Learning

Collaborate with a local nonprofit organization that works long-term on social projects so that you can interact directly with the communities that you are helping and form a deep understanding and connection, while making a real and lasting impact.