Centro Facilities & Services	Housing	Cultural Programs	Academic Program	Faculty
Medical Approval & Health Insurance	Eligibility	Scholarship Funding	Cost	Contact

Earn a full semester of Spanish credit in four weeks and experience the excitement and beauty of Mexico!!!

Students in beginning and intermediate language levels will study for four weeks while experiencing Mexican culture first hand at the Center for Bilingual Multicultural Studies ("the Centro") on the campus of Universidad Internacional in the city of Cuernavaca. The courses available depend on the schedule for the month and the student's Spanish level. Students normally earn 8 to 12 credits.

Cuernavaca is located 50 miles southwest of Mexico City and is home to about half a million people. Its ideal climate and scenic setting have attracted visitors since the time of the Aztecs. Because of its mountain temperatures (80° daytime and 65° at night), it is known as the "City of Eternal Spring." Today, Cuernavaca is an exciting city with bustling industry. It is also a tourism center which includes many restaurants and dynamic night life, and over 20 Spanish language schools. This blend of old and new makes Cuernavaca the ideal place to study Spanish and learn about Mexican culture

Hundreds of CSU students have enjoyed studying at the Centro. Small language classes, history at your door step and caring host families will make this a trip to remember.

Centro Facilities & Services

The Centro is located in a residential area of Cuernavaca and offers cafeteria and rest areas, a library, an exercise area, e-mail, and fax access. An on-site clinic provides medical services Monday through Friday.

Housing

Participants live with Mexican host families carefully chosen by the Centro. Students practice their Spanish skills and have the opportunity to observe and participate in the daily life and culture of Mexico. Double rooms with shared bath, three meals daily, and transportation to and from school (if too far to walk) are included.

Cultural Programs

Centro activities include conversation socials, films, afternoon excursions, dance or cooking classes and an optional weekend trip to Acapulco. Some activities will be incorporated into the CSU Field Studies course and others are available for students to sign up.

Academic Program

There are no course or Spanish language prerequisites to participate in the CSU in Mexico Program. You will be placed at the appropriate level.

All students will also enroll in the CSU Spanish Field Studies course (2-4 credits) at the appropriate level (240, 340, 440, 540). Advising for course level and credit will be done at the time for summer registration.

At the Centro, all students will take an intensive Spanish class at the appropriate level (4 credits). Students will be placed in classes with no more than five students. Additional courses at the Centro of 1 to 3 credit hours are offered, in subjects such as Idiomatic Expression, Mexican Art and History.

Faculty

Professor Tina Marie Plesca, professor of Spanish and Italian, will be leading this year’s trip. Instructors at the Centro are well-qualified, Spanish-speaking professionals dedicated to building students’ confidence with Spanish language and cultural knowledge.

Eligibility

There are no course or Spanish language prerequisites to participate. Minimum 2.0 GPA undergraduate, 3.0 graduate. Applications are reviewed and accepted by program directors and CISP.

Medical Approval & Health Insurance

Medical Approval & Health Insurance forms are provided as part of the enrollment process. Assurance that the applicant is physically prepared to travel abroad and undertake normal activity at altitudes up to 9,000 ft. must be on file with proof of health insurance which provides for coverage of medical care outside the U.S.

Scholarship Funding

Scholarships ranging from $300 to $1,000 are available through the CSU International Center and ODAMA for eligible students. Contact the program director or study abroad staff for more information.

Cost

Approximate cost will be published soon, plus 2-4 credit hours CSU tuition for the field study course (see CSU Treasury Services webpage for current tuition). This cost includes 1) up to 9 credit hours from the Centro; 2) airfare; 3) shared room and board; 4) all group transportation and excursions; 5) program deposit; and 6) International ID card. Cost does not include CSU tuition, passport fees, books, inoculations, taxi fare, or personal spending money. Final cost may fluctuate slightly depending upon exchange rates and airfare at the time.

Financial Aid can be applied to study abroad.

For additional information, contact:

Professor Reenie Pruitt
Rhodes Tower 1614
Phone: 216-523-7170
Email: m.c.pruitt@csuohio.edu

Hannah Fischer
Study Abroad Specialist
Center for Int'l Services and Prgm, KB 1150
Phone: 216-687-3910
Email: h.fischer@csuohio.edu