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Guanajuato

Semester / Trimester:

Spanish Language and Culture

Winter 1 2009 (Mid Jan, 2009 to Early Jun, 2009)
University of Guanajuato
Catalog Code: IGTW1109

OverviewCoursesItineraryExcursionsUniversitiesPhotosHousingOn-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.
Mid January
Registration at the University of Guanajuato.
Mid January - Mid January
Excursion
Tour of Museo Alhóndiga, Museo de Diego Rivera y Museo del Quijote.
Mid January
Classes
Regular Classes at the University of Guanajuato. All weekends are free except those of the ISA excursions.
Late January - Late May
Excursion
Visit to Museo de la Ex-Hacienda de San Gabriel de Barrera
Late January
Excursion
Visit the Museo de las Momias, Valenciana y Hacienda del cochero
Early February
Excursion
San Miguel de Allende
Early February
Excursion
Querétaro
Mid February
Excursion
Morelia
Late February
Excursion
Cristo Rey
Late February
Excursion
Puerto Vallarta
Late March - Late March
Excursion
Excursion to La Bufa
Early April
Excursion
Ciudad de México y Teotihuacan
Mid April - Mid April
Exams
Final exams: Escuela de Idiomas
Early June - Early June
Exams
Final exams: Courses with Mexican students
Early June - Mid June
Travel
Students attending classes at the Escuela de Idiomas ONLY: Return to the US or stay for independent travel.
Early June
Travel
Classes with Mexicans: Return to the U.S. or stay for independent travel.
Mid June
Holidays
Holiday
Anniversary of the Constitution
Early February
Holiday
Viernes de Dolores, Holy Week, and Easter
Mid March - Late March
Holiday
Labor Day Holidays
Early May - Early May
Holiday
Teacher's Day
Mid May
Holiday
Student's Day
Late May
  • Excursions to León (optional), San Miguel de Allende, Mexico City and Teotihuacán, Puerto Vallarta, Querétaro, Cristo Rey and Morelia. 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.