Program Summary
Social Realities in Mexico - an integrated approach to Latin American Culture and Development Studies is a six-week program offered by Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City.
The program, which runs from January 5th to February 16th, 2018, is the result of the university's efforts to offer meaningful study options with social impact to the international student community.
During the program, students will learn about the social challenges of Latin America and Mexico, and how to engage them. Each week will be dedicated to one specific topic (Introduction - Population/Environment - Poverty/Social Security - Human Rights/Migration - Sustainable Economy).
An intensive Spanish course, field visits, and weekend activities complement the program, and the last week will be dedicated to a study tour to southern Mexico (Chiapas).
On this fascinating trip, the group will visit some cultural, tourist, and natural must-sees, get in contact with the local indigenous population, and visit NGOs that deal with the ...
Program Summary
Social Realities in Mexico - an integrated approach to Latin American Culture and Development Studies is a six-week program offered by Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City.
The program, which runs from January 5th to February 16th, 2018, is the result of the university's efforts to offer meaningful study options with social impact to the international student community.
During the program, students will learn about the social challenges of Latin America and Mexico, and how to engage them. Each week will be dedicated to one specific topic (Introduction - Population/Environment - Poverty/Social Security - Human Rights/Migration - Sustainable Economy).
An intensive Spanish course, field visits, and weekend activities complement the program, and the last week will be dedicated to a study tour to southern Mexico (Chiapas).
On this fascinating trip, the group will visit some cultural, tourist, and natural must-sees, get in contact with the local indigenous population, and visit NGOs that deal with the topics discussed throughout the program.
Program Highlights
1. Enroll in an intensive Spanish language course.
2. Attend thematic lectures, taught in English.
3. Join a social service workshop taught in English.
4. Participate in weekly thematic field trips.
5. Work hands-on in a social project throughout the program
6. Go on a week-long study tour to southern Mexico.
