Description

The Mexico Solidarity Network offers an academically rigorous study of the context, strategy and tactics of Mexican Social Movements focusing on grassroots activism. Participants study sociology, political science, Spanish language while traveling to different sites in Mexico to work with activists and educators.

Highlights

Earn 16 credits studying Mexican social movements in Chiapas, Tlaxcala, and Mexico City. The program focuses on the theory and practice of Mexican social movements, with important lessons for activism in the US context. This hands-on course includes workshops with the Universidad de la Tierra, the Zapatista movement, maquiladora workers, a sex worker cooperative, the National Assembly of ex-Braceros, the National Urban-Campesino Council, and urban housing collectives. The Spanish language component focuses on verbal communication skills.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

USD 2,800 - 9,000

Program Fees Include:

* Fall and Spring Semesters

Your program fee of USD 9,000 breaks down as follows:

- USD 5,500 covers tuition for 16 semester credits of courses accredited at the undergraduate or masters level by the Universidad Autónomo Metropolitano (UAM). (If necessary, Hampshire College issues transcripts for undergraduate students for an additional fee of USD 300.)

- USD 3,000 covers room, board and ground transportation within Mexico

- USD 500 covers most reading materials

* Summer Semester

Your program fee of USD 4,500 covers:

- 8 semester credits for courses accredited at the undergraduate or masters level by the Universidad Autonomo Metropolitano - Xochimilco (UAM-X)

- Food, lodging and ground transportation within Mexico

- Most books and reading materials

- Emergency health insurance

Experience Required

yes

Students must be at least 18 years old and have completed one year of university level Spanish or equivalent in high school or independent study. Preference is given to students who are currently involved in community-based organizations and/or grassroots political work.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

We offer very small amounts to support students who apply for our programs.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Mexico Solidarity Network's Mission Statement

The Mexico Solidarity Network struggles for democracy, economic justice and human rights on both sides of the US-Mexico border. Civil society must take the leading role in fomenting social change by developing democratic spaces and empowered communities that are outside of party/establishment structures, but always interacting with those structures. The Mexico Solidarity Network is a grassroots-based organization dedicated to profound social change that challenges existing power relationships and builds alternatives. We offer an academically rigorous, first-hand experience with Mexican social justice movements in our fall, spring and summer programming. Programs focus on grassroots activism, political science, sociology and Spanish language learning in Chiapas, Tlaxcala, and Mexico City, Mexico.

Year Founded

1998