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Is this program right for you?

The summer Spanish Language study abroad program in Guanajuato, Mexico is designed for highly motivated students from all disciplines with two semesters or more of Spanish. It is ideal for students interested in learning about Mexico from a critical perspective, for those who wish to advance rapidly in their Spanish skills through constant, respectful interaction with locals, and for those looking to challenge themselves both personally and intellectually.

Program Snapshot

  • Jump into an intense language learning experience
  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and colorful community of Guanajuato while living with a local family
  • Explore the local community while studying Spanish through visits to museums and nearby sites of historical and cultural interest
  • Visit the urban and cultural capital of Mexico during an overnight study trip to Mexico City

Subject Areas

  • Spanish Language

About Guanajuato

The CIEE Study Center at the Universidad de Guanajuato is located in the colonial city of Guanajuato, about four hours north of Mexico City. Nestled in a wrinkled valley, Guanajuato boasts a spectacularly colorful and gravity-defying architecture. With a population of 75,000, Guanajuato remains a conservative and provincial city; however, it is intellectually richer and more diverse than one might expect, thanks in large part to the vibrant presence of the Universidad de Guanajuato.

Where You'll Study

Universidad de Guanajuato–summer

Founded in 1732, the Universidad de Guanajuato (UG) ranks among the top institutions of higher education in Mexico. Currently there are 21,000 students; 8,000 of whom are pursuing undergraduate degrees in 46 disciplines. With the University’s facilities scattered around Guanajuato, its intellectual and cultural energy is felt throughout the community. All CIEE summer courses are held in the Departamento de Lenguas. Established in 1976, the Departamento de Lenguas offers Mexican students classes in languages other than Spanish, and foreign student classes in Spanish.

Thoughts From Abroad

The Guanajuato summer program ask students to take some risks in their learning. It demands initiative, a willingness to work hard in new ways, and a desire to open oneself up to some of the astounding intellectual, personal, creative, and linguistic possibilities that can come from living in another culture.

Guanajuato provides an intimate and vibrant place in which to take these risks. The opportunity to study in Guanajuato allows students to rethink definitions of community, the relationship between language and culture, and what it means to become a Spanish speaker in this particular moment in history.

— Karen Rodríguez, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Dr. Karen Rodríguez has been the Resident Director of  the Guanajuato Study Center since 2002. She has taught undergraduate courses for study abroad students in Mexico and Venezuela and has been a faculty member at Bard College’s Language and Thinking Institute and Upward Bound’s summer institute at Georgetown University. She is also a adjunct faculty member at the Visual Arts Department of the University of Guanajuato. Her research interests include critical theory, psychoanalysis, cities, and the intersections between writing, culture, and subjectivity. She has a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies, and masters degrees in both Applied Anthropology and Latin American Studies.

Eduardo Rodríguez, a Mexican citizen, has over 20 years of experience in international education, in both Mexico and Venezuela. He is heavily involved in local community service, and has served as president of various NGOs. He leads the study trips with students and manages the Center’s logistical, administrative, and financial planning.

Recommended Credit

summer: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 2.75
  • 2 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent

Program Dates

Summer 20117/22/2011 - 8/12/2011
Summer 20127/14/2012 - 8/3/2012
Summer 2013Available: 2/15/2013

Important! Students should not purchase plane tickets based on these dates. Please check with your Study Abroad Professional regarding travel plans.

Application Deadlines

Summer 20114/1/2011
Summer 20124/1/2012
Summer 2013TBA

Click here to check for deadline extensions.

Duration

Summer 20113 weeks:

mid-June - early July
Summer 20123 weeks:

mid-June - early July
Summer 20133 weeks:

mid-June - early July

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below. Please note that comprehensive fee breakdowns are available in early January for summer and fall programs and mid-August for spring programs.

  • Summer 2011 $2,950
    The CIEE fees for 2011 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$2,223
    Housing and Meals$650
    Medical Insurance$77
    Total$2,950

    The CIEE fees for 2011 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$800
    Personal Expenses$200
    Books and Supplies$30
    Local Transportation$20
    Total$1,050


  • Summer 2012 $3,175
    The CIEE fees includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students)$2,123
    Housing and Meals$650
    Medical Insurance$102
    Participation Confirmation fee (non-refundable)$300
    Total$3,175

    The CIEE fees includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$750
    Personal Expenses$200
    Books and Supplies$30
    Local Transportation$20
    Total$1,000


  • Summer 2013 Available 12/15/2012

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Available 12/15/2012



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Available 12/15/2012


Scholarship Information

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