SUMMER SPANISH

& CULTURE

YOUR

BEST

SUMMER

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Enjoy this summer out of your comfort zone, learning and discovering Mexican culture!

In the span of 4 or 8 weeks you'll be able to break stereotypes and will be surprised on how diverse and special Mexican culture really is.

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QUICK FACTS ABOUT GUANAJUATO

More than 21K students in Guanajuato

World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1988

237.2 Days of sun per year!

More than 11 miles of underground street tunnels

3,200 Alleys of different widths and lengths

30+ Street Tacos in the City Center

(Yum!)

IMPORTANT DATES AND PROGRAM FEES

Program: Summer Session I, 2024
Start date: May 30th
End date: June 27th

Application deadline: May 1st
Duration: 4 weeks

Program fee: $3,930 USD

Program: Summer Session II, 2024
Start date: June 27th
End date: July 24th

Application deadline: May 29th
Duration: 4 weeks

Program fee: $3,930 USD

Program: Summer Session I & II
Start date: May 30th
End date: July 24th

Application deadline: May 1st
Duration: 8 weeks

Program fee: $7,500 USD

WHAT EXACTLY IS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM

~~Online Pre-Departure Orientation~~

Your study abroad experience begins with an online orientation where we will share practical information about the program and the city. You will also have the opportunity to ask anything you are curious about.

~~Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off~~

Right after you go through migration and pick up your suitcase, we will be there waiting for you. Delayed flight? Not to worry, we will monitor your flight to be right on time!

~~24/7 Leadership and Support~~

Any day, anytime, (even when you're traveling independently in Mexico) we'll always be one call away if you need us.

~~On-Site Orientation~~

Once you are in Guanajuato, you will participate in an orientation session to introduce you to the city and the culture. Orientation is held at different locations around the city and it includes various tours and fun activities with local students.

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~~Housing And All Meals~~

There is really no better way to immerse oneself in a culture than living with a host family. Your Mexican family will go out of their way to help and teach you all there is to know about Mexican culture.

~~Intensive Spanish Lessons~~

University tuition for 96 hours of Spanish classes at the University of Guanajuato, which include; conversation with native speakers, dance lessons, culture workshops, and other activities.

~~Trips and Excursions~~

Mexico is an exotic country with lots of things to discover. It is vast and it changes from region to region. During your time in Guanajuato we will visit Mexico City and the charming and historic town of Dolores Hidalgo.

~~Volunteering Opportunities~~

Volunteering is a great way to understand a society like Mexico's from within. Do you want to get involved with Women's rights in Mexico? How about helping at an animal shelter? Whatever your interests are, we will help you find the perfect match.

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HOUSING AND MEALS

During your time in Guanajuato you will study and live as a true local.

"Mi casa es su casa" is a very popular Mexican saying that means "My home is your home". Our host families go through a careful screening process to make sure they've met all the conditions required and are eager to host you.

Your homestay will provide:

- A private room with a bed, closet, and a desk

- Wi-Fi

- Three meals a day

- Filtered water

- Your laundry washed once a week (optional)

- Friendship, integration as a family member, conversation in Spanish and advice when appropriate

Location of our homestays:

Our host families are located in different points of the city but all of them within a range of 15 - 20 minutes walking distance (or an 8-minute bus ride) from downtown Guanajuato.

INTENSIVE SPANISH COURSE

Intensive Spanish classes are a great way to take your Spanish level to the next level! Upon arrival, you will take a placement test which will determine what level of Spanish you'll be in. Each level integrates the teaching of grammar, reading, writing, speaking, listening comprehension as well as socio-cultural aspects like Mexican history, literature, culture seminar and a workshop of popular dance. The classes take place with other international students 5 hours every day from Monday to Friday.

TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS

グアナファト国際映画祭GIFF

毎年7月の2週目と3週目に行われる国際映画祭は、グアナファトの街全体を使って開催されます。広場やグアナファト大学の有名な長階段、また地下道や墓地を使用して様々な映画が無料で鑑賞できます。グアナファト国際映画祭は、中南米の中でも非常に重要な映画祭として認識されており、若い映画監督やアーティストの活躍の場としても知られています。街全体が観光客と地元の人たちの活気で溢れるこの映画祭についての詳細はこちら。
セルバンティーノ国際フェスティバルFIC

10月のグアナファトは、普段の学生都市としての顔から一変、世界都市として大変身します。セルバンティーノ国際フェスティバルは、メキシコだけではなく中南米の中でももっとも重要な文化と芸術の祭典です。街中のありとあらゆる所が劇場やコンサートホールに変わり、様々な音楽、オペラ、劇、ダンスなどの異文化体験が出来ます。そのほとんどが無料または500円以下で鑑賞可能！セルバンティーノ国際フェスティバルについて詳しくはここから。
死者の日

11月1日は”死者の日”として知られる、メキシコ人にとってはとても大切な日。祖先を悼むためだけではなく、死後の人生を祝福するための特別な日でもあり、親戚中が集まります。またその日は、祖先が家族を訪れる日としても考えられています。そのため、この時期は多くの人が墓地に訪れ、お墓を掃除し、亡くなった祖先や家族、そして大切な友人の写真を飾るためのおフレンダが用意されます。花やカラフルな切り紙、そして生前に本人が好きだった食べ物や飲み物で飾り付けます。メキシコならではのマリアチが音楽を奏で、亡くなった家族の追悼をします。
イースター・春休み（2週間）

グアナファト大学では、イースターの時期に2週間、春休みになります。その期間にメキシコ国内外への旅行を楽しんでもらえるよう、トラベルチップを提供します。例としては、春休み期間の特別格安航空券のブッキング方法の紹介など。

Mexico City

Mexico City with its 9 million inhabitants is the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world.

During our visit to Mexico City, we will climb the pyramids of Teotihuacan, take a boat ride through the floating gardens of Xochimilco, learn about the social disparities of Mexico, visit Frida Kahlo´s house among many other things.

San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel was named Best City in the World 2017 by 'Travel+Leisure' magazine... Do we need to say anything else?

Visits to Rural/Indigenous Communities

We will visit two rural/indigenous communities near the area of Guanajuato, we will learn about social disparities and collaborate in projects with these communities.