Spanish Study & Cultural Immersion in Guadalajara

  Mexico

• Guadalajara: 
Guadalajara

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Start dates vary, 1-3 times a month.

Description: Our program is located in Guadalajara university, which was founded in 1948 and is well respected throughout Mexico. The campus grounds are quite beautiful and offers many excellent facilities including, a library, multimedia language lab, cafeteria, campus shop, computer room and internet access.

All students have access to the sport facilities and local gym, they can also enjoy many campus activities, workshops, events, movies and social life. Students have access to the school's Student ID Card, which includes access to libraries, discounts in cinemas, theaters and on long-distance bus routes.

The movie and book is always popular, this program schedules throughout the year the best movies in the Spanish speaking world.

This is a great program if you are looking for the opportunity to mix with local Mexican students, infact the University offers a Friendship program which enables foreign students to get to know Mexican students so as to practice Spanish and participate in cultural exchange.

Standard: 4 Lessons daily (20 lessons per week, 5 week program only).
Intensive: 5 Lessons daily (25 lessons per week, 2 week blocks).

Our programs cater for all language levels from absolute beginners to the more advanced, include the use of course materials and provide a variety of options to enhance your program. Our university programs have set lengths of 2 weeks, which may beextended.

Host Family: (private room) 3 meals daily.
University Residence: (private room) breakfast daily. Students who prefer greater independence may opt for our Residence. This has 24 rooms, each with its own private bathroom.

Highlights: The "Pearl of the West" is the affectionate name that the local residents have for Mexico's second largest city, Guadalajara.

Located in the west-central part of the country in the state of Jalisco, this beautiful colonial city of 5 million people, sits on a high plateau more than 5,000 feet above sea level. Guadalajara was established in 1530, just 38 years after Christopher Columbus landed in the Americas and is also known as the "City of the Roses".

The historic part of the city is located in the heart of the city is surrounded by six different plazas. These plazas are a great place to relax, walk or watch people stroll by. You would never know that you are in a city of 5 million people when you are walking through these plazas.

Many of the streets are cobblestone and lined with street vendors selling their local handmade goods. The city is very cosmopolitan has beautiful tree-lined boulevards, many parks and pockets of beautifully preserved historic sites that range from ancient ruins to colonial mansions and Churrigueresque architecture.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Varies depending on the length of the program.

- Use of teaching materials including textbooks and additional instructional documents.
- Placement test on the first Monday at beginning of course.
- Host Family or Residence accommodation in private room.
- Cultural and social activities.
- Academic credit available, see main page for additional details.
- Language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Max. 15

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application