Latin American Studies Program

Program Type

SU Faculty-Led

Program Provider

Seattle University

Location

Puebla, Mexico

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About this Program

The Latin American Studies Program (LASP) has been successfully led by our faculty since 1990 and more than 500 students have seen their lives transformed through this experience. Being a part of LASP means to cross the border to go meet your neighbor and establish meaningful personal and intellectual connections with their people and culture. Classes will be held at the Universidad Iberoamericana, the Golfo-Centro Campus, a prestigious sister Jesuit university of about 5,000 students in Southwestern Puebla, where you as an SU student will attend classes conducted in Spanish for three hours daily. Apart from classes, an educational excursion to Mexico City is scheduled during winter quarter, and a required major one-week field trip as part of the course entitled SPAN 3500-Latin American History, Politics and Societies, is scheduled at the end of Spring quarter. Students are housed with Mexican families, bringing them especially close to the culture of the host country. The program requires at least one year of college-level Spanish prior to participation. SU Course(s): SPAN 2250; SPAN 2350; SPAN 3200; SPAN 3150; SPAN 3250; SPAN 3500

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Program Highlights

Course(s):
  • SPAN 2250
  • SPAN 2350
  • SPAN 3200
  • SPAN 3150
  • SPAN 3250
  • SPAN 3500
Key Benefits:
  • Join Spanish faculty for 1-2 quarter study abroad language immersion experience in Puebla, Mexico. As part of the program, you will enroll into courses for the Spanish major or minor. Seattle University’s Faculty-Led Long-Term Programs are designed and led by Seattle University faculty and feature a range of cultural and educational excursions. This program is ideal if you're looking to challenge yourself by enhancing your language proficiency with the continued support of Seattle University faculty while abroad. Keep in mind that some support systems commonly found in U.S. higher education may not be available while studying at Universidad Iberoamericana's campus. Seattle University provides comprehensive support, including pre-departure advising, on-site faculty support, comprehensive global travel and medical insurance, accommodations, and organized excursions.

Level of Immersion

Language(s) of Instruction:

  • Spanish

Features

  • Courses with Study Abroad Students
  • Local University Program
  • Experiential Immersion

Housing Abroad

  • Homestay

Program Dates

  • Winter Quarter: early January - late March
  • Spring Quarter: April - mid June

Housing at Seattle University

Moving can be both costly and stressful, but careful planning can help minimize both. Start by creating a housing plan for before and after your study abroad experience to avoid the pressure of continuing to pay for rent at home. Program fees typically cover housing abroad, so if you expect to incur additional domestic rent expenses, be sure to include these in your budget. If possible, consider staying with family or friends temporarily before you depart or when you return to save on costs.

Housing Residence Life

Education Abroad typically recommends considering Seattle University on-campus housing for when students return from their programs, as Housing Residence Life staff are able to support students in securing housing, while adhering to student preferenceas best as they can.

Housing Application

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  • Winter Quarter Housing applications open in November
  • Spring Quarter Housing applications open in February
  • Fall Quarter Housing applications open in May

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