Queretaro (IUSI)

Experience the culture, sights, sounds, tastes and warmth of Mexico and its people; live with a Mexican family, and study in small classes at your level. Queretaro is a modern, safe and dynamic city of one million inhabitants, located 130 miles northwest of Mexico City. The University of Mississippi partners with Interamerican University Studies Institute, IUSI, to offer UM students the chance to improve Spanish as well as inter-cultural communication. Spring and fall programs are held on campus at the Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro, close to the heart of historic Queretaro.

• Volunteer in after-school programs
• Learn from experienced instructors and distinguished professors
• Travel within the vicinity of Queretaro and nearby regions
• Live and become friends with a carefully chosen host family

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 semesters of Spanish
• B average in Spanish courses
• 18 years old
• Minimum GPA of 2.75
• Good academic and disciplinary standing at UM

COURSES

Depending on their Spanish level, students will enroll in courses that include: 2nd-, 3rd-, or 4th-year Spanish, Mexican Civilization, and Cross-cultural Seminar. Students will also select from among 3-hour elective courses that include: Mexican Art History, US-Mexican Relations (in English), and Introduction to Literary Translation. Additional course information and UM equivalencies are available online.

PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES

• Tuition
• Housing
• Meals
• Excursions
• On-site assistance from Resident Director
• Health insurance for the dates of the program
• IUSI's $200 deposit

PROGRAM FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• University of Mississippi application fee
• Flight
• Course materials
• Personal spending money
• Passport and visa fees

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

A passport is required for U.S. citizens traveling to Mexico. A visa may also be required for semester and all-year study.

INFORMATION REGARDING FINANCIAL AID, HEALTH INSURANCE, ORIENTATION, AND THE WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AND AT THE STUDY ABROAD OFFICE.

Note: The University reserves the right to adjust the cost should there be a significant fluctuation in the exchange rate. It also reserves the right to cancel any programs due to lack of participation or safety issues.