LA UNIVERSIDAD DE GUANAJUATO

Guanajuato, Mexico

Declared a United Nations World Heritage Site in 1988, Guanajuato is one of the most charming cities in all of Mexico. Nestled in steep hills, the city enjoys a climate of eternal spring. Guanajuato is the home of the famous Cervantes Festival each fall and hosts cultural programs featuring well-known guest artists year round. There are also numerous museums.

Students take language-based courses in Spanish in the Centro de Idiomas at the University of Guanajuato. Participants may also take courses in Spanish in various subjects outside of the language program. Students can earn a minor in Spanish in one semester.

Excursions change each semester but may include a visit to Mayan pyramids, Mexico City's superb museums, or a horseback trip up a dormant volcano, as well as cultural events in town.

All participants live with host families, allowing them to develop vernacular as well as academic second language skills.

Contact the Center for International Education for information about the Guanajuato Summer Program.

The Stetson Abroad program is competitive. Enrollment is limited in all programs. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee admission to a given program in a given semester.

Web Sites:

• http://www.stetson.edu/other/international/

• www.ugto.mx

Scholarship information

Deadlines for Application Forms

Academic Year: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: September 15
Summer: March 1

STETSON UNIVERISTY

Center for International Education:

386-822-8165

Overview:

Cost

 For students who live on campus and have a full meal plan, the cost for a semester abroad is approximately the same as the DeLand campus. Refer to the “Expenses” section of the most recent Stetson Bulletin for Comprehensive Fee information. Stetson merit aid, federal aid, state grants (such as FRAG), and other scholarships for study at Stetson are available for study abroad when the program of study is a Stetson Abroad program. Employee tuition benefits do not apply to study abroad programs. (In the event you decide to study abroad through a non-Stetson Abroad program, the financial aid you receive would more than likely not be available to use.)  It is important to contact the Office of Financial Aid to determine the best course of action for your particular situation. 
Stetson covers basic expenses abroad including: tuition, housing, food, international health insurance, and some excursions.
Expenses not covered include: travel to and from the study site (including airfare, train and bus travel), passport, visa, document mailings, and room deposits. Furthermore, meals in restaurants, personal travel, entertainment, etc. come at extra cost to the student. Participants are advised to have at least $100-200 per week abroad in personal funds available to them.

Accommodations: Home stay

• Single room; shared bathroom
• Bedding and towels provided
• Breakfast and dinner provided; lunch taken on or off campus
• Laundry at home
• Commute to campus
• Internet use on campus or in internet cafes

Program Requirements

· Sophomore standing

· 15 Stetson credits completed at time of application

· 2.5 cumulative Stetson University GPA at time of application and departure

· Good academic, judicial, and financial standing

· Students with no Spanish background or with a Spanish GPA of less than 2.5 may qualify for the program, but will be required to interview with Dr. Sitler (Dept. of Spanish) at the time of application.

Revised June 2008