BCA in Xalapa, Mexico

  Mexico

• Gulf Coast: 
Xalapa

Term: Throughout the year 

Description: Nestled in the foothills of an extinct volcano at an altitude of over 4,000 feet, Xalapa is located in the Sierra Madre mountains in Southern Mexico. Known as the City of Flowers, Xalapa features green parks and well-manicured plazas set against the backdrop of the snow-capped Pico de Orizaba adorning the horizon.

The city was established in 1313 as a market town and boasts fine examples of Colonial architecture. Now home to 600,000 people, Xalapa is the capital and cultural center for the state of Veracruz.

Xalapa hosts an extraordinary number of cultural treasures, including an internationally renowned symphony orchestra, folklore ballet and anthropology museum. Art galleries, theaters and cafes offering live music provide plenty of entertainment.

Highlights: Academics
The University was founded in 1944 and has since become the most prestigious university in the province of Veracruz and one of the top five universities in Mexico.

The university campus encompasses 32 departments, 22 centers of research, a foreign language center, a school for foreign students, a child music education center, athletic facilities, and a library and information services system.

All BCA Mexico students participate in BCA's program in cultural orientation and intensive language instruction prior to the start of regular classes. This three- to four-week program is based at Universal Centro de Lengua y Comunicación Social in Cuernavaca and includes visits to important historic cities and sites.

After completing this pre-semester course, students go to Xalapa, where they choose their courses in conjunction with the BCA resident director. Students with sufficient language skills may enroll directly in regular university courses; others take courses offered through the university's Escuela para Estudiantes Extranjeros.

During the semester, students are expected to attend all classes and complete all work assigned in class. All assignments must be completed by the end of the semester.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Scholarships are Available. There are hundreds of scholarships available. Please be aware of application deadlines as it may be necessary to apply for scholarships well in advance of when you intend to study abroad

Application Process Involves:

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

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network

BCA Study Abroad's Mission Statement: BCA is one of the nation's oldest independent organizations committed to promoting international understanding and academic excellence through college study abroad programs for U.S. students.

Year Founded: 1962