Spanish Language (IUSI)

Queretaro, a modern, safe, and dynamic city of 1 million people is the backdrop for a summer of experiencing Hispanic culture through personal relationships. Live with a host family 130 miles northwest of Mexico City while learning Spanish language and Mexican history. The program, offered through Interamerican University Studies Institute, is open to students who have completed at least 2 semesters of Spanish, hold a B average in their Spanish classes, and have a minimum GPA of 2.75. Students will earn 9 hours of credit for Spanish language, Mexican Civilizaiton, and Cross-Cultural Seminar.

Program Highlights

  • This program is open to all students but is particularly intended for Spanish majors and minors.
  • Find out more information about the program on the IUSI Web site.
  • Click here for a slideshow of photos from other University of Mississippi students studying abroad in Mexico.
Program cost
Session I: $4104
Session II: $3472
Session III: $4104
Dates of program
Session I:
Depart US on June 17 (arrive in Queretaro on June 17)
Depart Queretaro on July 27
Session II:
Depart US on July 1 (arrive in Queretaro on July 1)
Depart Queretaro on August 3
Session III:
Depart US on July 29 (arrive in Queretaro on July 29)
Depart Queretaro on September 7
Location
Queretaro, Mexico
Course credit
6 hours of SPAN 298, SPAN 398, SPAN 399, SPAN 593, SPAN 598, and/or SPAN 599
Prerequisites
None
Grading system
ABCDF scale
Program type
Short-term partner program
Housing
Host families
Session I: Housing move-in day is June 17; check out is the morning of July 27
Session II: Housing move-in day is July 1; check out is the morning of August 3
Session III: Housing move-in day is July 29; check out is the morning of September 7
Faculty members
IUSI faculty
Qualifications
18 years old, minimum GPA of 2.75, at least 2 semesters of Spanish, hold a B average in Spanish classes, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM
Program price includes
Tuition, housing, program-sponsored excursions, and international health insurance
Program prices DOES NOT include
UM Study Abroad Application Fee, meals, airfare, personal spending money, and passport fees.
Study Abroad Advisor
Ruth Maron
Application
To apply for this program students must submit the following:
Application deadline
April 4