| Exploring other cultures is one of the best ways to | | | | cultures. |
| spend your summer vacation. There are a number of | | | | Monterrey Tech-Cuernavaca Campus |
| International Universities that offer summer programs. It | | | | Cuernavaca, the City of Eternal Spring, has an almost |
| may sound expensive but the experience that you will | | | | perfect climate and a perennial flower bloom. This |
| get in return is immeasurable. Mexico takes pride in | | | | University in Cuernavaca is equipped with a computer |
| opening several universities for international students | | | | center, cafeteria, library, stores as well as modern |
| during summertime. | | | | classrooms and laboratories. They offer a variety of |
| Exchange students need certain documents prior to | | | | student activities ranging from workshops to sports. |
| being accepted for the program. This would include a | | | | Their summer programs are from May 27 to July 8, |
| tourist visa, traveler's check and a passport. Most of | | | | which would include intensive language courses and |
| the programs in Mexico's Universities include fees that | | | | Latin American Studies. This is from their history to its |
| cover round trip airfares, summer tuition fees, medical | | | | culture. The program costs $1,150.00, covering the |
| and travel insurances as well as housing allowances. | | | | activity fee, shuttle bus service, airport pick up service |
| University of Guadalajara | | | | and home stay or immersion activity with a Mexican |
| This is the second largest university in Mexico and is | | | | Family. |
| only a few meters away from downtown | | | | Additional fees are charged for excursions. These |
| Guadalajara. It is known for its excellent | | | | activities are organized by the Office of the |
| accommodations, especially for international students. | | | | International Programs. This would include a visit to |
| Their facilities include Internet rooms and libraries, | | | | pyramids of Xochicalco, Acapulco, Taxco and Puebla. |
| cafeterias, business areas that provide fax, mail and | | | | Nacel International |
| foreign currency exchange as well as novelty shops. | | | | Their office is located at Calle Arc del Theatre 3, 2-La |
| Most of the students and staff stay at the Moralva | | | | Barcelona Spain. During the summer, they offer a |
| Suites. This housing provides laundry services. It is very | | | | program called Spanish Home Stay in Mexico. This is a |
| near commercial areas like shopping centers, banks | | | | type of immersion activity which the company has, as |
| and restaurants. Their summer program called "Verano | | | | part of their language programs. This program is also |
| En Mexico" starts from June 27 up to July 18. The | | | | open to everyone who is interested in the activities. |
| program costs $2,790 which would include airfare, | | | | Nacel International brings a student to a host family in |
| tuition, housing, insurance and excursions. | | | | Mexico. He or she is given an opportunity to |
| Students will have classroom activities and tours to | | | | experience a typical everyday Mexican life. The |
| different places in Mexico. The program will teach | | | | student is expected to participate in his new family's |
| them the language, which they will use on a daily basis, | | | | daily activities. The host family is not required to |
| and the country's rich culture. This will also include | | | | organize excursions or visits on his behalf. The |
| topics in history, governance, cuisine and folk dance. | | | | students are also expected to spend their own money |
| The program enhances an individual's foreign language | | | | to have take part in such activities. |
| skill, interest in academic study, independence, maturity | | | | The program teaches the student to be more |
| and boost self esteem. It also allows students to | | | | independent, to improve his Spanish literature and get a |
| expand their horizons by meeting new and interesting | | | | taste of Mexican culture. It also fosters friendship and |
| people. They also have a chance to experience other | | | | social skills as one tries to get along his foster family. |