Spanish, Sociology/Health and Latin American Studies: Puebla, Mexico

  Mexico

• Central Highlands: 
Puebla

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Sem/Year: Aug-Dec, Jan-May Summer: May-June, June-July

Description: The Puebla program allows students to study intensive Spanish language as well as Latin American studies in a culture-enriched setting. Puebla is famous for the popular holiday, "Cinco de Mayo," as the site of the Mexican victory over the occupying French army in 1862. Mexico's history boasts a long line of advanced Indian civilizations whose accomplishments rival those of the Egyptians and Early Europeans with the majority of today's population being a mix of Spanish, Mayan and Aztec heritage. This rich history is still evident in Mexico's language today as there are as many as one hundred Amerindian languages still spoken throughout Mexico, in addition to the official language of Spanish. The Universidad Iberoamericana was one of the first private institutions of higher education to be founded in Mexico and is widely regarded as one of Mexico's finest private universities. The lovely and functional Puebla campus is located only 15 minutes away from downtown and is served by a convenient bus run by the university.

Highlights: The academic courses are only a part of the value of a study abroad program. Participation in formal and informal activities, such as field trips in and around Puebla, and visits to folkloric events and village festivals constitute an integral part of the experience.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: sem $3,980-7,460 sum $2,480-4,860

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently Or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. - Requirements vary. Please contact USAC.

University Studies Abroad Consortium's Mission Statement: University Studies Abroad Consortium is a nonprofit consortium of 33 U.S. universities offering you quality study abroad programs for over 25 years from housing, internships, field study courses and more; from the point you apply, your arrival and stay, to your transcript upon return. The mission of the University Studies Abroad Consortium is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, experiences and attitudes to prepare them for the global society of the 21st century. We believe study abroad is the most effective way to accomplish these goals.

Year Founded: 1982