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  Mexico

• Cuernavaca: 
Cuernavaca

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Fall: August 29 - November 30, 2008 (Application Deadline: July 15) Spring: January 18 - April 18 (Application Deadline: December 15)

Description: Travel to Cuernavaca, Mexico, the "City of Eternal Spring", to enroll in intensive Spanish classes while immersing yourself in Mexican culture. World Endeavors' study abroad program in Mexico offers you the unique opportunity to get to know this colorful and complex country first-hand. During the day you will improve your Spanish through intensive grammar, speaking, conversation, and Latin American history and culture classes, and at night you'll get practical experience speaking Spanish while hanging out with your Mexican host family. You'll even get a chance to connect with local Mexican students through our 'amigo' language exchange program. Join World Endeavors for an authentic cultural experience in Cuernavaca - study in Mexico!

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.

Each week of instruction includes 15 hours of language study. Students can earn up to 18 credits per semester.

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: * Tuition * 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.