MAY IN MEXICO
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Earn Saint Francis University credits in a program organized and led by Saint Francis University Faculty. Become familiar with the Mexican culture, travel to new and interesting places and live within the land of the Maya located in the Yucatan Peninsula. Foreign language requirements are procured in four weeks of total immersion study in a natural language setting. Gain the extra Spanish proficiency required by some majors allowing you to work with many Spanish-speaking clients, patients or students you may encounter in future careers.
Academic Program Housing & Meals Excursions
Costs & Dates Financial Aid Contact
2012 Application
You may take a minimum total of 6 credits. These credits may be 1 credit in Fine Arts, 3 or 6 credits in Spanish, and/or 3 credits in RLST 450. Spanish classes, small in size, will be interactive and focused on communication and culture. Majors and minors will study Spanish for 5 hours per day, whereas the students taking the RLST course will study Spanish for 3 hours per day leaving time for their Religious Studies course which is taught in English. Back to Top -------------------- Housing and Meals --------------------
Depending on your curriculum needs you may have the opportunity to live with a middle-class host family. During your stay with your host family you will have meals daily along with open conversation and participation in family life. Additional lodging will be in student housing with meals provided. -------------------- Excursions --------------------
The Maya region is rich in Franciscan history. You will take a spiritual journey on an excursion of the “Convent Route” outside of Merida in the Yucatan Peninsula. This tour travels to several small towns and cities where the first Franciscans built churches on top of pyramid ruins. You will also visit Xel-ha, a fabulous ecological park, where you will snorkel and wim with dolphins. Other excursions will include a visit to the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, which was recently declared one of the seven new wonders of the world, a weekend in Merida – a beautiful colonial city which is a national heritage site and a ride in a glass-bottomed boat to see the spectacular coral reef off the coast of Cozumel. You will also have the opportunity to serve the orphans of Diudad de la Algria (City of Joy).
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Date of Program: May 4 - June 2, 2012
Cost: $2,330 plus the cost of tuition (minimum 6 credits)
Includes:
Payment Schedule for the program fee:
Application fee ($100, non-refundable) due ASAP
Preliminary payment ($1,000) due March 1
Final payment ($1,230) due May 1
Application Deadline:
February 10 for SFU students and January 31 for non-SFU students.
Students may apply for any student loans for which they would normally have eligibility. It is imperative that students applying for financial aid apply by specific deadline dates in order to facilitate the financial aid process. The financial aid office will assist students needing information about financial aid.
Financial Aid Office
Padua Hall, Room 228
Saint Francis University
PO Box 600
Loretto, PA 15940
(814) 472-3010
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------------------- Exceptions Clauses -------------------
1. The program does not cover such expenses as incidental supplies, gifts, passport fees, meals outside of the those scheduled or provided by the program, bus and taxi transportation for personal travel, or any additional fees for changing airline reservations.
2. Reimbursement, in case of cancellation by student:
• until 65 days before departure, full reimbursement minus $100 deposit
• after 65 days prior to departure, full reimbursement minus cost of Airline ticket
• after departure, NO reimbursement
3. The Program reserves the right to expel any student for misconduct, who will be sent home immediately at his/her expense.
------------------- Contact ------------------- Dr. Margaret Morales
(814) 472-3193
E-mail mmorales@francis.edu
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