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Guanajuato

Semester / Trimester:

Courses with Mexican Students

Fall 2 2008 (Jul 27, 2008 to Dec 12, 2008)
University of Guanajuato
Catalog Code: IGTF3108

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Travel
Depart from the US. You should be at the airport at least 2 1/2 hours prior to your flight departure time. Arrive in Leon. Travel to Guanajuato and meet your host family.
Sun. 07/27
Orientation
Orientation - Tour the city of Guanajuato - registration for classes at the University of Guanajuato.
Mon. 07/28 - Fri. 08/01
Excursion
Excursion to Michoacán and Volcán Paricutín.
Fri. 08/01 - Sun. 08/03
Classes
Regular class schedule: classes with Mexican students. Weekends are free except for those of ISA organized excursions. Dates will be announced in Guanajuato.
Mon. 08/04
Classes
Regular class schedule: classes at the Escuela de Idiomas. Weekends are free except for those of ISA organized excursions. Dates will be announced in Guanajuato.
Mon. 08/11
Excursion
Tour of Museo Alhóndiga, Museo Diego Rivera and Museo del Quijote.
Sat. 08/16
Excursion
Visit to the Museo de la Ex-Hacienda de San Gabriel de Barrera.
Sat. 08/23
Excursion
Visit to Museo de las Momias, Valenciana and Hacienda del Cochero.
Sat. 08/30
Excursion
San Miguel de Allende
Sat. 09/06
Excursion
Querétaro
Sat. 09/13
Excursion
Cristo Rey
Fri. 09/19
Excursion
Ciudad de México y Teotihuacan
Sat. 11/08 - Sun. 11/09
Exams
Final exams for the Escuela de Idiomas.
Mon. 12/01 - Fri. 12/05
Exams
Final Exams for the Classes with Mexicans
Mon. 12/01 - Thu. 12/11
Travel
Return to the US or stay for independent travel.
Fri. 12/12
Holidays
Holiday
Independence Day
Mon. 09/15 - Tue. 09/16
Holiday
Anniversary of the tomb of the Ahondiga de Granaditas
Sun. 09/28
Holiday
Days of the Dead
Sat. 11/01 01:00 AM - Sun. 11/02 01:00 AM
Holiday
Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution
Mon. 11/17
Holiday
Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Fri. 12/12
  • Weekend excursions to Léon (optional), San Miguel de Allende, Querétaro, Michoacán, Cristo Rey and Mexico City and Teotihuacan. Dates and itineraries will be given on site.
  • Class times will be determined after arrival to the program site.
  • All events and dates are not finalized and are subject to change without notice.