Program Director:
Dr. Eufemia Amabisca
South Mountain Community College
Email:eufemia.amabisca@smcmail.maricopa.edu
Phone: 602.243.8019
Education Studies Xalapa Program
Download the Program Brochure Acrobat .pdf file
Dates:
June 4-July 1, 2010
Description: Hosted by the School for Foreign Students (SFS) at the Universidad Veracruzana, the Xalapa Study Abroad Program offers an opportunity to participate in an international learning experience in the tropical city of Xalapa, Veracruz, México. A key feature of the program is its service learning component, offering field experience in Mexican classrooms. Participants earn 7 credits in Education, Spanish and service learning to complement a home-stay with local families and cultural immersion.
During the program, participants are paired with a cultural assistant selected for them based on their individual profiles. Together, they engage in activities common to university students and local residents. Activities vary from casual visits in charming cafes to touring the world-renowned archaeological museum in the city of Xalapa.
Location:
Xalapa, a picturesque city in the coffee growing country of the Mexican state of Veracruz, is a favorite with both Mexican and international visitors alike. Known as the "City of Flowers", Xalapa is in an area of impressive natural beauty and remarkably rich archeological and anthropological resources. At 4,200 feet above sea level, this state capital is surrounded by mountains, which include the snow-capped incactive volcano, Pico de Orizaba, the highest in the country. The climate is moderate, with cool nights and warm days freshened by spring-like showers. See a map
Cultural Excursions Include:
Courses: (Must register for 7 credits)
- EDU230: 20025 (SMCC) Cultural Diversity in Education (3) Fulfills C
- SPA115 20739 (MCC) Beginning Spanish Conversation I (3)
- EDU282AA 20026 (SMCC) or SPA282AA (MCC)
Volunteerism for Education/Spanish: A Service Learning Experience (1)
- EDU298AC 20027 (SMCC) or SPA298AC 22820 (MCC) Special Projects (3)
offered for students who have already completed EDU230 or SPA115
This program requires admission to both SMCC and MCC campuses and course registration at each campus.
Cost:
- Estimated at $2,111 plus tuition (7 credits), $15 registration fees
for SMCC and MCC
plus airfare (estimated to be $650)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2010
(late applications will be accepted until Friday, March 26)
PAYMENT DEADLINE: March 26, 2010
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: March 1, 2010
MANDATORY ORIENTATION(S):
Education Abroad Orientation - Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 9 am-1 pm in the MCC Navajo Room (in the Kirk Center) at the Southern & Dobson campus
PLEASE JOIN US FOR
2009 MCC EDUCATION ABROAD
INFORMATION SESSIONS!
Contact the International Education Office: Email | Phone: 480-461-7870 | Fax: 480-461-7139
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