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  Mexico

• Cuernavaca: 
Cuernavaca

Term: Summer 
Dates: Please see website.

Description: 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!

Highlights: 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.

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.

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.

Activities:

This program includes 2 exciting all-day excursions!

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.

Subject Area: Spanish

Cost Includes: * 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

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. .

Typical Living Arrangement: Home-stays

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

World Endeavors's Mission Statement: World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.