Study Spanish in Cuernavaca – the city of eternal spring!Mexico4 to 7 credits in Spanish Registration deadline: March 17, 2008 Program description and application [PDF] The School of World Studies and the Office of International Education at Virginia Commonwealth University are pleased to sponsor an intensive four-week Spanish language, culture, literature, topics and business program in Mexico in conjunction with the native Spanish instructors and associate professors at Universidad Internacional in the spectacular city of Cuernavaca, where the main square (zocalo) is surrounded by sidewalk cafes, restaurants, mariachis and bookstores. Course and credit options: 4 to 7 credits
For more information on Universidad Internacional visit www.uninter.com.mx. UNINTER, the host institution in Mexico, will grant a $600-700 scholarship for every 11 participants registered. The scholarship will be equally distributed among the participants. Program cost: $1,470 + airfare + applicable VCU tuition
Airfare: Airfare is not included. Participants are responsible for their own round-trip travel arrangements from the U.S. to the Mexico City airport, where the group will meet on June 22, 2008 to travel to Cuernavaca. Muñoz will assist participants in identifying a low-cost option for the group. For best fares you should purchase your ticket prior to April 15. Application deadline: March 17, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the deadline, or until participant space is full. Eligibility: Students must have a 2.0 GPA to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Activities and excursions: Participants will have the opportunity to visit many cultural and tourist locations such as Taxco, the Teotihucán pyramids, the art museums of Diego Rivera and Frida Khalo, the Palacio de Cortes, the grutas de Cacahuamilpa, and Acapulco should participant numbers and costs permit.
Program director: The program is directed by Dr. Eugenia Muñoz, associate professor in the VCU School of World Studies. Muñoz is a native Spanish speaker and has experience in leading programs to Spain, Guatemala and Mexico. This is her seventh consecutive year leading the program to Cuernavaca. Every effort is made to provide updated and accurate information at the time of publication. The sponsors reserve the right to make necessary changes to the programs and costs. |
Course description: The Universidad Internacional (UNINTER) has obtained Official Recognition for Higher Education Studies from the Mexican educational authorities. This recognition adds to the approval of more than 100 universities, colleges and governments throughout the world. At UNINTER students will find parties, social and cultural activities, recreation, dance, football, and cooking classes. Students also have the advantage of the following services free of additional charges: Spanish tutoring, basic medical service with doctors, internet access, e-mail and daily round-trip transportation from the family home to the school. 
The program fee coversaccommodations and three meals a day while in Cuernavaca, study visits and tours, VCU administrative fees, the International Student Identification Card, and program director’s expenses. Students are responsible for the cost of airfare, tuition, books for the grammar classes, some meals while on excursions, and other miscellaneous personal expenses. Please budget for these additional expenses. The estimated cost for personal expenses, not including tuition and airfare, is $400. 
Accommodations and meals: Home stay with local families and three meals per day are arranged. These costs are included in the program fee.
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