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This program 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.
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.
Universidad de Guanajuato–summer
Founded in 1732, the Universidad de Guanajuato 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 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 students classes in Spanish.
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
Dr. Karen Rodríguez, Resident Director, has directed study abroad programs in Latin America since 1997. 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. Dr. Rodriguez received her Ph.D. in Cultural Studies from the University of Kent. Her research interests include critical theory, psychoanalysis, and the intersections between writing, culture, and subjectivity. Her graduate studies are in Cultural Studies, Applied Anthropology, and Latin American Studies.
Eduardo Rodríguez has worked for more than a decade in the field of international education. He handles finance and logistics, plans and leads study trips, and provides daily assistance. He is heavily involved in community service and directs the Center’s Jornadas de Servicio.
summer: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours
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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:
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.
The CIEE fees for 2009 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.
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.
For a complete list of scholarships available, please vist our Scholarships section.