Xalapa Study Abroad Program

Program Overview

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 college credits in Education and Spanish to complement their service learning, home-stay, and cultural immersion.

Features

• Round trip airfare with bus link to Xalapa
• Tuition for 7 transferable college credits
• Room and board with host families in Xalapa
• Service learning in Mexican classrooms
• Participation in SFS Cultural Immersion Program
• University lectures on special topics
• Weekend excursion
• Student medical insurance

Courses

Participants enroll in 7 credits from the following:

• EDU282AA Volunteerism in Education: A Service Learning Experience (1 credit)
• EDU230 Cultural Diversity in Education OR EDU298 Special Projects (3 credits)
• SPA115 Beginning Spanish Conversation I OR SPA298 Speical Projects (3 credits)

 

For more information, visit the Xalapa Study Abroad website or the International Education Study Abroad pages.

Contact Dr. Richard Malena for comments or corrections  email   office: 480-654-7720   fax: 480-654-7372  
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