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Cuernavaca

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 
Dates: Fall or spring semester, winter break, May session, summer session

Description: Known as the "City of Eternal Spring," Cuernavaca's gorgeous climate, ancient ruins, and colonial architecture make it the perfect location to discover the language, culture, and warmth of Mexico. Courses are held at Cemanahuac Educational Community, an international language institute housed in a villa in the elegant Las Palmas section of the city, and provides small classroom instruction by native Spanish speakers. Living with a Mexican family offers further language practice and immersion in Mexican culture. Culture courses include field trips to the pyramids of Teotihuacan and other archaeological sites. A service-learning course offers students the opportunity to learn about social issues in Mexico through service with community organizations.

Highlights:
*Coursework
Two tracks are offered on this program:

-Service-Learning in Mexico Track (fall or spring semester)
Strengthen your language skills while engaging the local community through service-learning.

-Intensive Language Track
Immerse yourself in Spanish and develop your langauge skills.

*Excursions
A one-day excursion, such as a visit to the pyramids of Teotihuacan, is included in the cost of the program. Other cultural excursions are encouraged and may be arranged at participants' expense.

*Semester students spend a week in the traditional small Mexican town of Buenavista de Cuellar, where they live with host families. This provides the opportunity to experience a different side of Mexican culture than the one experienced in Cuernavaca. Students take courses, go horseback riding, and learn native arts and crafts.

*Housing & Meals
Living and sharing meals with a Mexican family is an important part of the study experience in Mexico. Cemanahuac arranges lodging for participants in Mexican homes.

*Faculty & Staff
Participants are placed in small language classes of two to five students each, taught by native Spanish speakers. Cemanahuac Educational Community contains classroom facilities and a small library. Craft studios, gardens, and a swimming pool are also available to students. The facility is one block from bus routes providing transportation to all parts of the city.

Subject Areas: Animal Science, Anthropology, Business, Economics, English, Health Sciences, Leadership, Nursing, Political Science/Politics, Psychology, Theater and Women's Studies

Experience Required: yes

2.5 GPA; certain courses have language prerequisites

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. .