Global Gateways is an educational study abroad and intercultural exchange organization dedicated to helping the next generation of global leaders gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live and work in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Global Gateways offers comprehensive, relevant, and valuable study abroad, internships, cultural immersion and service-learning programs. Global Gateways’ goal is to ensure that all students, especially those of undeserved and underrepresented communities, have equal access to opportunities afforded through global education exchanges.
Program Qualifications
- 3.0 GPA
- Enrolled or enrolling as an undergrad / graduate student (community college or university)
- Be in good academic and disciplinary standing
- Two letter of support
- Complete Global Gateways application and pay application fee (www.globalgateways.org)
Program Costs
$3,328.10
Cost Includes
- 3 Credit Hours / Spanish Language Course (Beginners and Intermediate)
- Accommodations
- 6-10 Hours of Community Service
- Ground Transportation (airport pick up / in-country)
- Welcome and Departure Dinners / Mixers
- Admission Fees, Cultural Experiences, Excursions, etc.
- Weekend Excursion to Guanajuato/San Miguel de Allende
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
- 24/7 In-Country Emergency Assistance
*Student is responsible for airfare, passport, food and spending money. Financial aid may be applicable.
Program Agenda
Day 1- Saturday
Airport Pickup
Welcoming Reception / Dinner
Day 2- Sunday
Guachimontones Archaeological Site Day Trip
Day 3 – Monday
ITESO campus tour
1st Spanish Class 4 hours (three levels are offered: basic, intermediate and advanced)
Tapatio Sightseeing Tour
Day 4 – Tuesday
2nd Spanish Class
Community Project with FM4 supporting migrants moving through the Guadalajara metropolitan area.
Day 5 – Wednesday
3rd Spanish Class
Afternoon visit: Museums and Murals / Centro Histórico
Day 6 – Thursday
4th Spanish Class
Afternoon workshop on Mexican music and dancing. An introduction to Mexican folk rhythms, musical instruments and dances. Includes an exhibition of folkloric dance and dance lessons.
Day 7 – Friday
5th Spanish Class
Leave for weekend excursion
Guanajuato/San Miguel de Allende
Day 8 – Saturday
Trip to Guanajuato/San Miguel de Allende
Day 9 – Sunday
Return to Guadalajara
Day 10 – Monday
6th Spanish Class
Learning Spanish through Mexican Cuisine: Experiencing Mexican Food- Cooking Class
Day 11 – Tuesday
7th Spanish Class
Arts and crafts workshop: Wixarika beadwork with local indigenous artisans
Day 12 – Wednesday
8th Spanish Class
Community Project with FM4 supporting migrants moving through the Guadalajara metropolitan area.
Day 13 – Thursday
9th Spanish Class
Community Project with FM4 supporting migrants moving through the Guadalajara metropolitan area.
Day 14 – Friday
10th Spanish Class
Certificate ceremony with Lunch
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Departure Dinner / Mixer
Day 15 – Saturday
Depart from Guadalajara