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Guanajuato

Semester / Trimester:

Spanish Language and Culture

Fall 1 2009 (Jul 26, 2009 to Dec 5, 2009)
University of Guanajuato
Catalog Code: IGTF1109

OverviewCoursesItineraryExcursionsPhotosHousingOn-Site Staff
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. 07/26
Orientation
Orientation - Tour the city of Guanajuato - registration for classes at the University of Guanajuato.
Mon. 07/27 - Fri. 07/31
Excursion
Excursion to Michoacán y Volcán Paricutín
Fri. 07/31 - Sun. 08/02
Classes
Regular class schedule: classes with Mexican students. Weekends are free except for those of ISA organized excursions.
Mon. 08/03
Classes
Regular class schedule: classes at the Escuela de Idiomas. Weekends are free except for those of ISA organized excursions. Dates of excursions will be announced in Guanajuato.
Mon. 08/10
Excursion
Tour of Museo Alhóndiga, Museo Diego Rivera y Museo del Quijote
Sat. 08/15
Excursion
Visit the Museo de la Momias, Valenciana, and the Hacienda del Cochero.
Sat. 08/22
Excursion
Visit the town of San Miguel de Allende.
Sat. 09/05
Excursion
Excursion to Querétaro.
Sat. 09/12
Excursion
Visit Cristo Rey.
Tue. 07/28
Excursion
Excursion to Mexico City and Teotihuacan.
Sat. 11/07 - Sun. 11/08
Exams
Final exams for the Escuela de Idiomas
Mon. 11/30 - Fri. 12/04
Exams
Final exams for Courses with Mexican Students.
Mon. 11/30 - Wed. 12/09
Travel
Students taking classes in the Escuela de Idiomas ONLY: Return to the US or stay for independent travel.
Sat. 12/05
Travel
Classes with Mexican Students: Return to the U.S. or stay for independent travel.
Thu. 12/10
Holidays
Holiday
Independence Day
Wed. 09/16
Holiday
Anniversary of the tomb of the Ahondiga de Granaditas
Mon. 09/28
Holiday
Days of the Dead
Sun. 11/01 - Mon. 11/02
Holiday
Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution
Mon. 11/16
Holiday
Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Sat. 12/12
  • Excursions to León (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.