A Summer Abroad Experience in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Program Cost: $2,138
Dates: June 11 - July 18, 2008
Deadline for Summer: February 15, 2007
Number of Positions: 15
Updated: January 22, 2008
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Program Description
This program offers UW-Stout students a very special and unique opportunity for linguistic and cultural immersion during a 6 week excursion to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Dr. Carlos Dejud, Assistant Professor of Psychology. This course addresses some of the core problems in service delivery to English Language Learners (ELL) children, youth and their families, particularly of Hispanic background. It intends to expose students to a wide range of contemporary issues and theories related to the impact of cultural and linguistic diversity on the cognitive, social and emotional development of children. The class includes a practicum component consisting of internationals with field professionals designed to help the student integrate theory and practice. Additionally, the program aims at providing intensive language training for beginner, intermediate, and advanced Spanish speaking students to help them gain confidence serving ELL students.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta is a Mexican resort city situated on the Pacific Ocean. It has a population of around 200,000. Before it became an international tourist destination, Puerto Vallarta was a thriving Mexican fishing village. The weather is tropical with near year-round temperatures of around 86 degrees. In the summers it may rain, but it usually only lasts a few hours.
Courses
Upon successful completion, students will receive 3 credits. Students will enroll in EDUC 400/600, Linguistic and Cultural Immersion in Mexican Schools. To receive financial aid in the summer, keep in mind that six credits are required. Entry level Spanish (both oral and written) are required for the course.
Estimated Costs
Students will pay a program fee to UW-Stout to cover the cost of tuition and fees, health insurance, international student ID card, housing in Puerto Vallarta, local transportation and field trips. Passport fees, flight, meals and personal expenses are paid directly by the students. Eligible students can use their financial aid to help pay these expenses. Need based scholarships are available to eligible Wisconsin residents.
Estimated Program Cost: $2,138
Estimated Personal Expenses: $1,797
Total Estimated Costs: $3,935
Eligibility
This course is open to students in School Counseling, School Psychology, Education and Special Education. All students must have elementary level Spanish. Students must be at least sophomore status, have a GPA of 2.75, and be in good academic standing at time of participation. They must also receive approval from the faculty leader for this trip, Carlos Dejud.
Housing and Meals
Students will stay in apartments with 2-3 other students in the program. Each apartment has a shared bathroom, kitchen and living area. If they choose, students are able to prepare their own meals.
Passport/Visa
All students must have a valid U.S. passport for entrance into Mexico. The current passport fee is $100. Students should apply for their passport no later than January to ensure summer participation. If students already have a US passport, be sure to check the dates of validity. It must be valid for six months beyond the return date to the US.
Application Procedures
Please make an appointment with the Office of International Education (OIE), 400 Bowman Hall, to review and receive the application materials. Completed forms are returned to OIE. A $100 nonrefundable application fee is paid to the Student Business Services Office located in the Administration Building at time of application. Once accepted by UW-Stout, a $200 nonrefundable service fee will be required to hold a place in the program.
For detailed instructions on the application process, please see how to apply.
For More Information
- Please contact OIE for an appointment
to discuss your Study Abroad options
and receive application materials.
715/232-2132, E-mail: globaled@uwstout.edu