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Mexico
When:
July 10 through July 17th
Travel to the heart of Mexico while earning credits toward your Bachelor's degree when you take LIB 380 History and Culture of Mexico. Thanks to a partnership with Universidad Internacional, the Center for Linguistic and Multicultural Studies and Ashford University, you can explore the language, history and culture of Mexico while enjoying the beauty of Cuernavaca and surrounding areas. Click here to learn more about Universidad Internacional.
You will spend one week of the five-week course in Mexico taking Spanish and culture classes. The UI has classes that can accommodate students of all language levels-beginner to native Spanish speakers. This isn't a Spanish class-it is a history and culture course with a Spanish language component, your current language ability is not a factor.
In addition to Spanish classes, you will have the opportunity to participate on excursions to ancient pyramids, museums, and cultural events while in Mexico. Pamela Felkins, will be the faculty member for the course and will accompany students to Mexico. She has had more than 15 years of experience teaching Mexican Field Study courses.
- Send an email to pamela.felkins@bridgepointeducation.com or matthew.bellino@bridgepointeducation.com for additional information.
- Once you have decided to participate in this excursion contact your academic advisor to register for LIB 380 History and Culture of Mexico. Your academic advisor can adjust your schedule to work around this opportunity. It is NOT recommended that you double up to participate.
- If academic credit is not needed, you can still participate for non-credit. Your family, children and friends are welcome to join the group and enjoy the attractions and culture of Mexico.
Trip Costs:
| Ashford Tuition-Payable to Ashford University | $1,062 |
| You may be able to use financial aid for your tuition | |
| Registration (non-refundable) to Universidad Internacional | $100 |
| Check made to Ashford University and submitted with registrations form | |
| One week tuition at Universidad International to study Spanish | $235 |
| Paid directly to Universidad Internacional | |
| Room and Board for 8 days living with a family in a private room/bath | $256 |
| This will be paid directly to Universidad Internacional. | |
| Airfare from your nearest airport to Mexico City (estimate) | $550 |
| Spending money (estimate) | $250 |
| Subtotals | |
|---|---|
| Ashford Tuition, if applicable | $1,062 |
| Other estimated trip costs | $1,381 |
* Please note these fees are subject to change. Ashford University reserves the right to change tuition amounts without notice.
Take the first step in reserving your space by completing the registration form and sending in your deposit.
Additional information on the trip can be obtained from pamela.felkins@bridgepointeducation.com or matthew.bellino@bridgepointeducation.com.
Associated Course:
LIB 380 History and Culture of Mexico (3 credits)
Meets multicultural awareness GE requirement
Online Course Schedule:
June 22, 2010 (Tuesday) through July 26, 2010 (Monday)
Tuition:
$1062 (You can use financial aid for this expense.)
Course:
LIB 380 History and Culture of Mexico
This course explores the rich history and culture of Mexico. Students will study the major historical eras of Mexico and the corresponding cultural evolution. Course includes a one-week field experience in Cuernavaca, Mexico where students will study language and culture at the Universidad Internacional.
Mexico Trip Schedule:
The scheduling for this course is unique because of the Mexico travel component. We will travel to Cuernavaca on July 9, 2010 and return on July 17, 2010. Therefore, this course will not follow the typical five week-long course. However, the course will begin and end within an Ashford University course schedule. Scheduling will be as follows:
Week One
June 22nd - June 28th
Week Two
June 29th - July 5th
Mini-week Three
July 6th - July 8th
Week Four
Mexico Trip
July 9th - July 17th
Break
July 17th - July 19th
Week Five
July 20th - July 26th