For more information contact:
Nancy Guthrie
Program Coordinator
3224 Memorial Union
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011
515.294.6792
nguthrie@iastate.edu
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Study abroad for a semester in
Cuervavaca, Mexico
2007-08
The City and the Region
Cuernavaca (pop. 500,000) is known internationally as the "City of Eternal Spring", boasting year round temperatures of 75 to 80 degrees F. It is a resort city and capital of the state of Morelos, 75 kilometers (50 miles) south of Mexico City. Acapulco beaches are only 3.5 hours away by bus.
Room and Meals
Students share a room in a Mexican host family home in Cuernavaca, and three meals per day are provided: a full breakfast, a full lunch (or box lunch, upon request for excursions or optional afternoon classes), and a light evening meal. Students may request a single room for an additional charge. If for any reason housing accommodations are not acceptable, students can be moved to another family.
Excursions
* Pyramids of Teotihuacán
* Folklore Ballet and Museum of Anthropology
* Mexico City murals and art
* Taxco
Academics
The Center for Linguistic and Multicultural Studies/CLMS at the Universidad Internacional (UNINTER) is a private higher education institution that offers intensive language and culture classes in four and six week blocks. Students can earn from 12 to 16 credits during the semester; 6 to 12 credits per summer. Class sizes are small, often with only five students, providing for individual attention to maximize language learning. Students receive direct ISU credit for the following Spanish language courses.
Universidad Internacional Web Site
Courses
Span 101 - Elementary Spanish I (4)
Span 102 - Elementary Spanish II (4)
Span 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (4)
Span 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (4)
Span 301 - Spanish Composition and Grammar (3)
Span 303A - Spanish Conversation (3)
Span 304 - Spanish for Business (3)
Span 401 - Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar (3)
The following culture and literature courses are also offered for ISU credit:
Span 314 - Introduction to Reading Hispanic Texts (3)
Span 321 - Spanish Civilization (3)
Span 322 - Spanish American Civilization (3)
Span 324 - Mexico Today (3)
Span 326 - Introduction to Mexican Art (3)
Span 332 - Survey of Spanish American Literature (3)
Span 333 - Latin American Literature—20th C. (3)
Span 352 - Introduction to Spanish Phonology
(3)
Span 395 - Study Abroad credit (1-6)
Span 499 - Internship (1)
Other courses in various majors may be taken for transfer credit. Select courses are available in English, but most require an advanced level of Spanish for regular UNINTER classes with Mexican students.
Internships
Internships are available in Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Hotel/Restaurant Management, and Social Work. Students must apply prior to departure for one credit.
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Application Deadline
Spring: October 1, 2007
Fall semester & summer: March 14, 2008
Cost
The program fee includes UNINTER tuition and fees, orientation, room and meals, and excursions (four/semester; two/summer).
Not included are:
* airfare, incidentals and individual travel
* designated ISU tuition and fees
Estimated program fee for Spring 2008 and Fall 2008 is $4500. Summer program fee for 6-week option is about $2500 and 8-week option is about $3200. Please see program director in the Study Abroad Center for a detailed program budget.
Financial Aid
Most students remain eligible for their current financial aid. In addition, students may be eligible for additional student and/or parent loans and/or scholarships.
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