summer study abroad in mexico

Come to Cuernavaca, the "City of Eternal Spring" this summer to improve your Spanish language skills in a beautiful, relaxed tropical setting. Mexico is quickly rising on the international scene, not only as a premier tourist destination, but also as a home to an incredibly rich and varied culture. Get to know this beautiful country through a World Endeavors study abroad program this summer! Our flexible scheduling allows you to choose from 3 one-month programs designed to fit anyone's summer plans. In addition, 2 exciting cultural excursions are included to make sure you won't miss out on anything Mexico has to offer. Come to Cuernavaca this summer with World Endeavors to study Spanish and change your world!

Eligibility: Students must be 18 or older at the time of the program. No previous experience with the Spanish language is required.

Pre-Departure Information: Before students embark, they will be provided a pre-departure handbook that includes important details about their program abroad. In addition, students may contact World Endeavors any time prior to departure with questions.

Orientation:

Students will participate in an orientation session after their arrival in Mexico. Orientation includes a welcome, a tour of the language study facilities, a Spanish placement test, information about housing Cuernavaca, and your classes, as well as a tour of the city in the afternoon.

Orientations are held on Saturdays; therefore, participants should plan to arrive in Cuernavaca on the Friday before they start their program.

Housing:

Participants will stay with local Mexican host families. Host families are very welcoming and enjoy having foreign students stay with them. All host family accommodation includes 3 meals per day. Living in a host family setting is the best way to practice your Spanish outside of the classroom, and participants frequently make friendships that can last a lifetime.

Additional housing options may be available at an extra cost; if you are interested in these options, please contact World Endeavors for more information.

Academics:

The summer course in Mexico includes 4 weeks of intensive Spanish language study. Each week includes 15 hours of language study. Students usually receive 1 credit per week; the entire program usually transfers back to US universities as 4 credits.*

*Credit transfer is at the discretion of your home institution. To ensure proper transfer of credits, students should meet with their academic advisors prior to traveling to Mexico.

Classes run from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 2 pm. Each day includes 3 hours of Spanish classes, 2 hours of Latin American history and culture or grammar, and 1 hour of cultural lectures or conversation. Students also have the opportunity to take additional enrichment classes in the afternoons at no extra cost. Topics include: extra help with pronunciation, grammar, or advanced conversation. Students may request additional help from experienced tutors for areas of personal interest (1 session per week).

Our summer study abroad program in Cuernavaca has one of the highest standards of teaching anywhere in Mexico! Our combination of quality instruction and friendly teachers means you are sure to increase your Spanish level at a rate you wouldn't have believed possible.

Teotihuacan pyramids
Participants can partake in an informative guided trip to nearby ancient sites, featuring the pyramids dedicated to the sun and the moon.

Museum trip
Another excursion includes a day trip to Mexico City to visit a museum featuring the works of famous Mexican artists, including Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.

In addition to the scheduled excursions, students who want to get out and experience real Mexican culture have a wide variety of things to do and see. Cuernavaca is home to many interesting and historic sites, such as castles and cathedrals, some of which date back to the 1500s. Other fun activities include: local museums, hot springs, open-air markets, festivals, and side trips to nearby towns. Mexico City is only a short bus ride away. This beautiful colonial town has something to offer everyone.

JUNE:
May 30 - June 27, 2008

JULY:
June 27 - July 25, 2008

AUGUST:
August 1 - August 29, 2008

2009 dates pending.

Cost Included:

4 weeks of intensive Spanish language training
2 exciting all-day excursions
Host family accommodations
3 meals per day
Transportation to and from airport in Mexico City
Orientation
Pre-departure support and advice
Academic transcript
Free cell phone rental with free incoming calls

Intern in Mexico

Study Abroad in Cuernavaca, Mexico