Semester in Oaxaca, Mexico – Culture and Grass Roots Development
ProWorld Service Corps
 

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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Anthropology • Archaeology • Art History • Art/Fine Arts • Development Studies • Environmental Studies • Fourth World Studies • Latin American Studies • Quechua Language • Social Sciences		Quick Look • Location: Oaxaca - Mexico • Host Institution: ProWorld and Western Washington University • Language of Instruction: Spanish • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Engage in service projects, field studies, and academic courses while exploring Oaxaca and the Central Valleys…this is your class schedule. Real projects...real experience! Help build a school, teach reading, or vaccinate children during your semester abroad with ProWorld. Your program includes: meaningful volunteer projects, Spanish and academic classes, home stay family living, weekly adventures and 16 semester credits. Work side by side with local community members, watch the sun rise over Zapotec ruins, hike remote communities, and explore local cultures. Community development projects, field work, and adventure activities complement classes, creating an integrated program experience. Home stay accommodations, Spanish language classes, and cultural excursions facilitate improved language fluency and full immersion in the richness of Oaxacan life. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  16 semester credits and transcripts from the University of Belize Eligibility Completion of one year of university studies and 1 semester of university level Spanish Good academic standing at your home university A positive attitude and a will to help Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Program Costs Program fees are based on the location and duration of your program. Please visit www.myproworld.org/fees Costs Include:  Extensive pre-program contact and personal website myproworld.org Comprehensive onsite orientation Full room and board Airport pick up and drop off at program site All domestic program transportation Funding and staff support of development project Intensive Spanish classes (Peru and Mexico) Academic credits Tuition and fees Adventure and cultural activities Health and travel Insurance Financial Aid Yes. ProWorld scholarships and many private scholarships are available. We also offer fundraising support. Dates Fall 2006, Sept 1 – Dec 9 Spring 2007, Jan 18 – April 27 Fall 2007, Sept 6 – Dec 14 Contact ProWorld 3800 Taylor Ave. Bellingham, WA 98229 Tel: 877-42WORLD or 877-429-6753 Fax: 406.252.3973 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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