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Presented by: J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Spanish in Cuernavaca
May 27 - July 10, 2007
Program Description and Photos Financial Aid and Scholarships
Program Description and Photos To really get a feel for what the Cuernavaca experience is like, you'll have to see the photos from the summer '07 program. The University of Arkansas is pleased to be affiliated with the host instituition in Mexico, the Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM), Campus Cuernavaca . ITESM-Cuernavaca is part of one of the largest and most advanced university systems of higher education in Mexico. The Cuernavaca campus enrolls approximately 100 international students each summer who share the campus with an additional 700+ Mexican students. The six week program provides students with the opportunity for full cultural and language immersion. Classes are taught by ITESM faculty. Cuernavaca is known as the City of Eternal Spring and is located 1.5 hours by bus from Mexico City. With a local population of 800,000, it is famous for its vibrant climate and flora, and for its rich pre-Hispanic and Spanish colonial legacies, and its modern Mexican traditions. Capital of the state of Morelos, birthplace of revolutionary hero Emiliano Zapata, Cuernavaca and the surrounding area are home to such significant historical sites as the Pyramids of Teopanzolco and the Palacio de Cortes.
Spanish language courses at all levels, Intermediate and above, are available, along with advanced courses in culture, literature, Business Spanish, International Business, and Latin American Studies. Most students will enroll in courses taught specifically for international students, but students with advanced language proficiency may also enroll in regular ITESM-Cuernavaca classes with Mexican students. Participants may enroll for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Arkansas students are particularly encouraged to consider enrollment in the courses that have the following UA equivalencies:
The Business Spanish course will include a number of field trips and site visits. For students wishing to further enrich their experience, community social service volunteer opportunities are also available.
Dr. Steven Bell, sbell@uark.edu, Director of Latin American Studies at the University of Arkansas, will accompany the group and be on site for the first half of the program but the experienced staff at the ITESM will provide the instruction.
An essential part of the student experience is the homestay. Participants live with Mexican families in Cuernavaca. Most host families want to be highly involved in the lives of their foreign students. They want to help you learn and feel like part of their family. Students are provided with either a single or double occupancy room, and two meals per day (except on excursions). Most host families live within walking distance of the University, although some students will stay farther away from campus and need to ride the local bus to and from campus.
Immersion in the culture through day excursions and weekend field trips is considered an integral part of the program. Overnight trips are planned for the first two weekends. Trips planned last year were to Oaxaca and Acapulco with optional trips to Mexico City and Puebla.
Estimated Program Fee: $3,400 Program fee includes orientation, instructional fees, room and board (three meals daily except during excursions), international health insurance and some weekend field trips Fee does not include round-trip airfare (optional group airfare will be confirmed during the 2008 Spring Semester), local transportation, some weekend field trips, books, passport fees and personal expenses
Travel Optional group travel round-trip airfare will be made available from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Mexico City where the group will be met and taken by bus to the ITESM-Cuernavaca campus . More details will be announced during the 2008 Spring semester. Financial Aid/Scholarships
Students must have completed a minimum of 24 hours by the beginning of the program with a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better and 2 semesters of College Spanish (SPAN 1013 or equivalent). One academic recommendation from a faculty member or academic advisor is required. In addition, students must fill out an online application from ITESM.
The application deadline is March 3, 2008. Applications will be considered after this date on a space available basis.
For assistance with applications, costs, travel arrangements, etc., contact:
UA Faculty Led Short Term Programs Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange lmoix@uark.edu 479-575-7582 |
