Winter Program: Learn Spanish in Cuernavaca!
Location
Mexico: Cuernavaca
Description
Students on The College at Brockport's program will study at Universidad Internacional (UNINTER). Students choosing to enroll in the Spanish Language Immersion program through Brockport will study at UNINTER's Center for Linguistic & Multicultural Studies (CLMS), which was founded in 1980 with a mission to teach the Spanish language and Mexican culture exclusively to foreign students. In 1997, UNINTER expanded and opened its doors to Mexican students seeking their undergraduate and graduate degrees. This created the opportunity for international students to complete work toward their undergraduate studies in Mexico outside the Spanish Language.
The College at Brockport's Cuernavaca, Mexico Program offers you the opportunity to:
- Study in Cuernavaca at a well established language school
- Work in a reputable organization in the capital city of Cuernavaca
- Receive instruction in small classes with one-on-one attention
- Improve your Spanish written, oral and research skills
Your experience on the Spanish Language Immersion Program will:
- Integrate you into Mexican society
- Make you a better student
- Expand your outlook on the world
- Build your self-esteem and self-confidence
- Greatly enhance your career prospects
- Improve your foreign language skills tremendously
At Universidad Internacional you will:
- Live with a Mexican family
- Receive a comprehensive on-site orientation to study in Mexcio that will maximize the benefits of your study abroad program
- Benefit from a program of field trips and social events, organized specifically for Brockport program participants by our Resident Director in Cuernavaca
- Enjoy the security of a complete package of academic and non-academic support services provided by the Universidad Internacional
Highlights
Choosing to learn Spanish in Cuernavaca, Mexico is a very exciting decision for many reasons. Cuernavaca is known internationally as the "City of Eternal Spring" because of its nearly perfect climate - the city boasts year round temperatures of 75 to 80 degrees. Cuernavaca is ideally located in central Mexico within easy reach of Mexico City, Teotihuacan, Acapulco, Puebla, Taxco, and many other fascinating places.
Extracurricular Activities:
Extracurricular activities at UNINTER provide students with the opportunity to have fun, visit places, share ideas and most importantly practice Spanish with native speakers. There are many options for those students who wish to stay active and practice a sport while they are here. Every week, staff members at UNINTER organize outings to practice sports and games for both Mexican and international students. This is an excellent way to practice the Spanish you have learned in your classes, while making new friends and being part of a team. Some of the sports offered are: basketball, tennis, soccer, swimming, football, track, volleyball, and self defense.
Also offered are several workshops and classes such as: cooking, yoga, salsa, and Latin jazz. In addition, every week, there is a Cafe Social in which students meet at a different restaurant each week to relax, eat, make friends, and practice their Spanish in an out of school environment.