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Arcadia Abroad - Migration and Social Change

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Delve into site-specific subjects, in your choice of semester concentrations, to create positive social change. Based in Cuernavaca, the capital of the Mexican state of Morelos in central Mexico, these exciting semester programs offers coursework in Intercultural Communication and Media (for fall semester students) or Migration and Transnationality, along with liberal arts options (for fall and spring students). Fall program students can participate in the Communication and Media Studies concentration of Migration and Social Change in Mexico, which equips you for the challenge of today’s media. A focus on socially conscious, responsible journalism is garnered through meeting with traditionally marginalized by society, including migrants, deportees, immigrant returnees from the US, indigenous people, women, LGBTQ people, and others. Fall and Spring students can choose a concentration from the Liberal Arts, Migration, and Social Change program. Concentrations include Migration Studies; Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies; Liberal Arts; and Spanish Language.

Program Highlights

Customizable, with a wide array of course choices, supported by experiential learning which enhance your understanding of complex cultures and intercultural communication.

Includes a homestay in an indigenous Nahua community, and homestay placement while in Cuernavaca

Program includes most meals.

A wide array of program excursions focus on the foment of positive social change and the understanding of the forces of globalization, migration, and transnational identity.

Most of your coursework is in English, there is no Spanish language prerequisite for this program. Students who opt for an Internship do need some Spanish language experience.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Cuernavaca, Mexico
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
Age Requirement: 18-30
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Communications
  • Conflict Studies
  • Culture
  • Environmental Studies
  • Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
  • Foreign Language
  • Human Rights Advocacy
  • Humanities
  • Journalism & Broadcasting
  • Latin American Studies
  • Liberal Arts
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Refugee Studies
  • Social Policy
  • Spanish
  • Women's Studies
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian
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Last Updated: Jan 07, 2026

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Locations

  • Cuernavaca, Mexico

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Communications
  • Conflict Studies
  • Culture
  • Environmental Studies
  • Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
  • Foreign Language
  • Human Rights Advocacy
  • Humanities
  • Journalism & Broadcasting
  • Latin American Studies
  • Liberal Arts
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Refugee Studies
  • Social Policy
  • Spanish
  • Women's Studies

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring

Age Requirement

18-30

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Medical / Accident Insurance
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Transcript Fees
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Academic Credit

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • University Freshman (1st Year)
    • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
    • University Junior (3rd Year)
    • University Senior (4th Year)
    • University 5th Year or More

    Application Procedures

    • Transcript
    • Online Application

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