Overview:
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 during the months of June and/or July.
Excursions change each session but may include a visit to Mayan pyramids, Mexico City’s superb museums, or a horseback trip up a 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.
Guanajuato, Mexico
Summer Program 2009
Admission Requirements:
· 15 Stetson credits completed at the time of application
· Overall Stetson GPA of at least 2.5 at the time of application and departure
· If no Spanish course has been completed at Stetson, applicants are required to interview with Dr. Sitler of the Spanish Department (email rsitler@stetson.edu for an appointment)
· Good academic, judicial and financial standing at the time of application and departure
Program Dates:
· Application deadline: March 1
· Session 1: First week to last week of June
· Session 2: First week to last week of July
Courses Offered:
· Spanish Grammar
· Spanish Conversation
· Mexican Literature
· Mexican History
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All courses are taught in Spanish.
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Class levels include beginning, low intermediate, high intermediate and advanced Spanish.
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All students will take a placement test upon arrival.
Credits:
6 Stetson University Spanish credits per session (12 credits for two sessions).
· It may be possible to complete your Stetson foreign language requirement.
· It may be possible to complete a Spanish minor.
· It may be possible for International Business Majors to satisfy their study abroad requirement by participating in both summer sessions.
Program Costs:
Application fee: $50.00
Program fees: $3,500.00 (1 month)-$7,000.00 (2 months)
Schedule of Payments:
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One session
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March 1
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$ 50.00
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Non-refundable application fee
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April 3
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$ 1,750.00
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Non-refundable deposit
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May 1
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$ 1,750.00
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Non-refundable final payment
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TOTAL
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$ 3,550.00
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Two sessions
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March 1
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$ 50.00
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Non-refundable application fee
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April 3
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$ 3,500.00
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Non-refundable deposit
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May 1
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$ 3,500.00
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Non-refundable final payment
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TOTAL
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$ 7,050.00
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The Program fee includes:
· Ground transportation from Leon airport to Guanajuato upon arrival
· Room and board with a Mexican host family
· International Student ID Card (provides health insurance)
· 2 excursions
· Six (6) Stetson credits for one month; twelve (12) Stetson credits for two month
The total cost does not include:
· Airfare to and from the study site
· Passport
· Visa (if needed)
$ Each student should have available to him or her $100 to $200 per week abroad for these and other incidental expenses.
· Transportation within Guanajuato
· Personal expenses such as shampoo, snacks, etc.
· Entertainment
· Personal travel
· Shopping
· Meals outside of the host family
For an application, visit the Center for International Education (behind Student Health Services) or email tcookson@stetson.edu or call 822-8165.
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