Arizona in Guatemala at CIRMA

  Guatemala

Antigua

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Fall, Spring or Summer

Description: Study the history of Central American revolutions and practice your Spanish in the shadow of three active volcanoes while receiving University of Arizona credit at the Center for Mesoamerican Research (CIRMA) in Antigua, Guatemala. At CIRMA, you'll learn about the society, politics, history and culture of Central America from professors who have lived what they teach.

Your experience at CIRMA will be enriched by a series of conferences with nationally and internationally recognized experts. The conferences lead to in-depth discussions on topics such as ethnic relations, contemporary arts, the peace process in Guatemala, the Central American environmental crisis, and the significance of 'democracy' in Guatemala and the region.

Field trips led by internationally recognized experts from the region will enable you to see for yourself how Guatemalans from different walks of life live and work amidst cultural, social, environmental, and political challenges. You'll see for yourself the realities that define life in the country today.

In addition to these unique privileges, you will also have the chance to do an internships with CIRMA. On your own time you won't want to pass up the opportunity to explore the city's jazz bars, artisan markets and coffee shops or the archaeological ruins, hot springs and black sand beaches of the countryside.

Highlights: At CIRMA, you can receive undergraduate honors or graduate credit. The CIRMA staff can also design a for-credit internship with a local NGO in your field of study.

Located 45 minutes from Guatemala City, the colonial city of Antigua, Guatemala is one of the most popular sites in Central America. The cobblestone streets and brilliantly colored colonial buildings make for a beautiful setting, while the nightlife makes it an exciting city to have as a homebase.

Cost in US$: approximately 8500 USD/semester, 4,500 USD/summer

Experience Required: yes

two semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent are required. We will consider applications from Freshman, but prefer that applicants be sophomores at a minimum.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Guatemala Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10-20

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

The University of Arizona's Mission Statement: In support of the University of Arizona's mission to "prepare and inspire students for their future roles in the world as thinkers, learners, leaders and responsible citizens," the Office of Study Abroad and Student Exchange (SASE) offers international education opportunities to U.S. students through faculty-led programs, student exchanges, and individually arranged programs.

Year Founded: 1990