Education in Mexico
Two-week
immersion program in Guanajuato, Mexico
July 5 - 20,
2008
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INFORMATION
MEETINGS
MARCH 3, 2008
4:00 pm
Jefferson
Elementary School
(Room TBA)
3743 Jefferson
Street
Carlsbad, CA
92008
APRIL 3, 2008
4:00 pm
CSU San Marcos
Office of
Global Education
Craven Hall 3200
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd
San Marcos, CA
92096-0001
QUESTIONS?
Call (760)750-4090 |
THE PROGRAM
A professional development
opportunity for teachers to experience. This two week
immersion in Mexican living & learning will give teachers new
insights and understanding for better teaching, especially those
with ESL students in their classrooms.
Practice your
Spanish while living in a family home in Guanajuato, Mexico.
This colonial town is nestled in the mountains east of Guadalajara,
and is the perfect setting to study Mexican culture and language.
You will attend three hours of classes of your choice each day at
Academia Falcón (www.academiafalcon.com),
join classmates for local tours, and enjoy the pace of living in
Mexico.
THE INSTRUCTOR
Carol Van Vooren,
Ed.D.,
is the Principal of
Jefferson Elementary School in the Carlsbad Unified School District.
Dr. Van Vooren has been an Adjunct Professor at CSUSM COE for more
than seven years. She received her Ed.D. from the University of
Laverne.
CREDITS
Students will earn 2 units of extension credit from
CSU San Marcos Extended Studies.
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LOCATION:
Instruction and on-site experience will take place at the
Academia Falcon in Guanajuato, Mexico. Join classmates for
local tours and enjoy the pace of living in Mexico. |
PROGRAM DATES:
July
5 - 20, 2008
PROGRAM
FEE:
$1,250 for shared room
Program Fee includes shared room and board in
Guanajuato, insurance, language class, 2 local tours, transfers
from/to the Leon airport and 2 units of CSUSM credit based upon 20
teachers participating. Single room housing is an additional
$50.
Other Expenses not Included in Program Fee: Airfare: $400-500 (approximate)
PAYMENT DEADLINES:
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April 25 |
$200 |
Deposit |
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May 23 |
$750 |
Balance program fee (shared room)
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Date
TBA |
$300 |
Tuition for 2 unit credit is $300.00
($150
per unit) |
Method of Payment:
Program Fees must be paid by
cash, check or money order payable to CSUSM.
Sorry, no credit cards.
Payment may be delivered to Craven Hall 3200 at CSU San Marcos or mailed to:
Office of Global
Education
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
Tuition may be paid by credit
card, cash, check or money order at the Pre Departure Orientation
(date TBA).
Program
price, dates, and arrangements are subject to change
HOUSING OPTIONS
Double room accommodations available with a
family in Guanajuato or program will assist in finding alternative
housing.
INSURANCE
Study
Abroad medical insurance is included in the Program Fee.
TO APPLY
Current certified teachers in
grades K-12 schools are eligible to participate in the program.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
FORMS: Will be available soon!
Submit the following to the Office of
Global Education located in Craven Hall 3200
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Application Form
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Medical Disclosure Form
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Air Travel Release & Hold Harmless Form
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Foreign University Study Contract
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Travel Medical Insurance
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Housing Application Form
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Personal Conduct Agreement
Form
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Flight Information Form
NOTE: You will
need Adobe Reader to download the application materials. Free download of Adobe
Reader is available at
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html
Mexico Entry Requirements
Passport and Tourist Card (FMT
Folleto de Migración Turística) are required. For more
information see:
http://studenttravel.about.com/od/mexicostudenttravel/f/mexico_visa.htm
The Office of Global
Education
Craven Hall 3200
California State University San Marcos
333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, California, 92096-0001
Tel: +1 760.750.4090
Fax: +1 760.750.3284
Contact Us
This page was last
updated
04/22/2008 |
