This slideshow is intended for NC State students only. However, the study abroad is available to any participants, especially those from North Carolina State University's College of Education (NC State), Peace College, and the University of Northern Colorado.
3. ►About the Program
Taking Courses Abroad!!
► 3 credits - School and Society – ELP 344
► 3 credits - Mexican Culture and Civilization
ED 496 (Special Topics)
►Service-Learning Experience
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4. Service-Learning Part One
Kid’s Camp – Village of Yunku
►English, Computer Literacy, Art, Mesoamerican
Prehistory, Recreational Activities
►1-2 hours daily
Workshops for village adults
►English, Computer Literacy
7. Service-Learning Part Two
Children’s Book Project
►Trilingual, with pictures
A Day in the Life …
Children’s favorite stories
You will decide …
►Advertisements for book
12. Another “Home” in a Centuries-Old Hacienda
Excursions and Stays – Yucatan Peninsula and Chiapas
13. What is it like?
Just imagine …
►Living in a large contemporary Mexican city …
►Visiting ancient cities guided by experts …
►Exploring jungle settings, coastal reefs …
►Meeting people from a different culture and
learning what it is really like to live there …
►Making your own discoveries ….!
► You can be a part of the adventure!
18. Learning about the habits of flamingos
Crystal clear “ojo de agua” – ready for swimming!
Gliding through the mangrove swamp, as you learn
about the ecosystem
Enjoying the beach
36. And, finally, a time just to “chill” with your friends
(portico of Hacienda Yunku, a private hacienda south of Merida)
37. Who may apply: Any students, faculty, alumnae, etc.
Cost: $4500 (INCLUDES AIRFARE and MEALS). Special need-based and merit
scholarships are also available.
Ability to speak Spanish is not required.
•ELP 344 (School and Society)
•EDP 496 (special topics)
•Service Learning