The Mexico Program

Location Housing Courses Length Credits Costs Financial Aid

Location

The RIC Mexico program is hosted by Universal, a language institute located in Cuernavaca, a picturesque historical city in the state of Morelos, 55 miles south of Mexico City. Cuernavaca is called the “city of eternal spring” due to its average temperature of 70 degrees and abundant flowers. Rich in history and culture, Cuernavaca offers many attractions, such as the Palace of Cortés, site of one of Diego Rivera’s first murals.

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Housing

In order to completely immerse students in the Spanish language and in Mexican culture the program provides housing with carefully selected Mexican families. These families have a long history with the program and are sensitive to the needs of American students, a number of whom have returned to visit their Mexican families. Normally two students are assigned to a family.

Courses

• Elementary Spanish 101, 102
• Review of Spanish 110*
• Intermediate Spanish: 113*, 114
• Composition and Conversation 201, 202
• Spanish 350: Topics in Spanish (as needed)
• Spanish 420: Applied Grammar

*General Education courses: SPAN 110 and SPAN 113 may be used to satisfy one course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences category.

Prior to signing up for the program, students must meet with the Director of the Mexico Program to determine the course for which they will receive credit. Upon arriving in Cuernavaca a placement test will be required for all students.

Length

The Winter 2009-2010 program will run from December 26, 2009-January 23, 2010.

The Summer program is flexible and can be tailored to the needs of individual students.

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Credits

Students receive 4 credits at the appropriate level for a four week stay. The number of credits for lengthier stays will be determined by the Modern Languages Department Chair.

Costs

The cost of the winter 2009-2010 program is $1600.
Costs include: Classes, room and board (three meals a day), course materials, transportation between the airport in Mexico City and Cuernavaca (provided students arrival time is approved by the director). The costs also include two day long excursions: the imposing pyramids of Teotihuacan and the colonial city of Taxco, home of spectacular silver designs. Every weekend the school organizes additional excursions, which are optional.

Costs DO NOT include airfare. Students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and for informing the Director of the Mexico Program of the itinerary prior to purchasing their tickets.

Financial Aid

Students may use their financial aid awards toward the cost of this program.

For more information please contact:

Olga Juzyn at Rhode Island College
Director of the Mexico Program
Modern Languages, Craig Lee 141
600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, RI. 02908
Tel.(401) 456-8029
Fax(401) 456-8713