Study Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico
Join Moorpark College on a faculty-led trip to enchanting colonial OAXACA, MEXICO!
Summer 2008 dates: June 1-28 (Session A) or June 1 - 14 (Session B)
In our host city of Oaxaca, discover a unique blend of both modern Mexico and a well-preserved ancient culture. The indigenous groups who once inhabited the nearby archaeological sites of Monte Albán, Mitla and Yagul continue to influence the language, lifestyle, food, culture and art of the area. Oaxaca today is known for the friendliness of its people, numerous historical sites, progressive cuisine, and as one of the major art and craft centers of Mexico.
The summer program is offered for either 3 or 5 credit units, with credit granted through Moorpark College in Moorpark, California. The program is open to both Moorpark and non- Moorpark students. The program includes a combination of Spanish classes, culture classes and a choice of excursions to local sites of interest.
This program is offered in conjunction with the National Registration Center for Study Abroad (NRCSA). NRCSA has been facilitating intercultural programs and exchange since 1968. Classes, lodging and activities are all hosted by the NRCSA center in Oaxaca - the Instituto Cultural Oaxaca.
For more information:
Contact Dr. Helga Winkler,
Moorpark College Modern Languages Department Chair
Email: hwinkler@vcccd.edu; Tel.: 805-378-1400, ext. 1779
Available Courses:
Session A: Four weeks - 5 credit units (124 contact hours) - $1950 USD per person**
- Spanish I (SPAN M01, M05, Elementary Spanish I)
- Spanish II (SPAN M02, M06, Elementary Spanish II)
- Spanish III (SPAN M03, Intermediate Spanish I)
- Spanish IV (SPAN M04, Intermediate Spanish II)
- Register On-Line
Session B: Two weeks - 3 credit units (62 contact hours) - Program Cost: $1550 USD per person**
- Spanish for Health Care Professionals (Spanish M14)*
- Beginning Practical Spanish I-III (SPAN M31A-C)
- Intermediate Conversational Spanish (SPAN M41)
- Register On-Line
*Spanish for Health Care Professionals requires a minimum enrollment of 5 students
** Program cost includes Moorpark College tuition for in-state (CA resident) academic credit. Out-of-state tuition (non-California resident) is an additional $149 per credit unit.
*** Program is currently pending approval for Moorpark College academic credit.
What's Included:
- TUITION for Moorpark College credit, CA residents. Non-California residents pay a supplement of $149 per credit.
- LODGING in private homes (single room, however more than one foreign student may be placed in the same home) with Mexican families for 27 (Program A) or 13 (Program B) nights.
- TWO MEALS DAILY with your host families.
- SPANISH CLASSES, 4 hours per day, Monday-Friday.
- DAY EXCURSIONS AND FIELDTRIPS to places of nearby interest. Program A includes 2 excursions, Program B includes 1 excursion. Additional activities an excursions are available locally, at an additional cost.
- CULTURE CLASSES, 2 hours per day, Monday-Thursday. Choice of classes may include regional Oaxacan cooking, weaving, ceramics, folkloric dance, salsa & merengue, cinema, music, history o education in Mexico, history of Mexico.
- TEXTS AND CLASS MATERIALS, but bring your own dictionary!
- ASSISTANCE during scheduled free time from the foreign staff coordinator.
- AIRPORT TRANSFERS roundtrip from the airport to your host families and back on arrival and departure.
- ACADEMIC FEES for guides.
- INTERCAMBIO PROGRAM - optional program where you can be paired up with a local Mexican student studying English - so you can each practice the other?s native language with each other.
- ACCOMPANIED by U.S. professors, assisted by local staff in Mexico.
- TAXES - U.S. Departure Taxes, value added taxes for included features.
- PREDEPARTURE PACKET including information on city, culture, climate, etc.
- STUDENT TRAVEL INSURANCE during program dates in the foreign country.
- 24-7 WORLDWIDE TOLL-FREE EMERGENCY HOTLINE
- Please Note: International airticket is not included in program cost, but group tickets are available for those who want to fly with the group. Air ticket estimate is approximately $650 USD including taxes and surcharges. Cost could be more or less depending on when ticket is purchased. For assistance with airticket, contact annew@nrcsa.com
Terms & Conditions:
About Reservations: A non-refundable deposit of $140 per person is required to hold a space in the program. Final payment due April 25, 2008.
About Cancellations: Deposits are not refundable. All payments less $140 deposit are fully refundable up to 90 days prior to departure. For cancellations within 90 days of departure, refund is less 28% of the remaining program cost including airfare per person; within 45 days, less 38%; within 30 days, less 48%; within 15 days, less 60%. No refund for cancellations within 7 of departure or for a no show. All cancellations must be in writing (letter or telegram) and are valid the day received by NRCSA in Milwaukee. Cancellation insurance is recommended. The name substitution fee is $75 within 90 days of departure plus lodging costs if room configurations
change plus airline penalties, if any. No name changes within four weeks of departure. Cancellation fees for air tickets are above and beyond those outlined above.
About Insurance/Medical: Limited medical insurance is included. However it may not meet all contingencies.
Please review other insurance options including those for cancellation & baggage. Advise your Group Leader of your medical condition and prescription medicines you take abroad. This is required for minors. NRCSA staff, group leaders or foreign coordinators, at their discretion, may get local medical assistance, hospitalize
or fly participants to the U.S. for medical treatment in consultation with local medical personnel. Costs related to medical treatment or evacuation will be paid by the participant.
About Sponsoring Groups/Organizations: Group leaders or staff taking groups abroad monitor educational aspects, set and maintain standards of conduct and act in a general capacity as counselors. Sponsoring organizations
or Schools provide information on this trip as an educational service to members/students. Group Leaders and sponsoring organizations are not liable or responsible for actions of suppliers or actions beyond their control.
About Conduct & Customs: As visitors you are expected to adhere to standards expected at home, and also to foreign customs and laws. If your Group Leader, foreign school staff or coordinator assigned to your program feels you are not and will not adhere to these standards, customs or laws, your participation in the program shall be terminated with no refund and you will be sent home unaccompanied at your expense. If you cause financial liability, injury or damage to the person or property of others you hereby agree to indemnify NRCSA or the injured party.
About NRCSA & Suppliers: National Registration Center for Study Abroad/Mibar, Ltd. (herein referred to as NRCSA), P.O. Box 1393, Milwaukee, WI 53201 U.S.A. (414) 278-0631 makes arrangements with and transmits your funds to airlines, hotels, schools, and other independent parties to provide you with the travel/academic services you purchased. NRCSA cannot control them and is not responsible for their acts, omissions or circumstances beyond NRCSA?s control such as strikes, postal delays or loss, mechanical breakdowns, delays, or participants failure to abide by laws, customs or instructions. Travel/educational services subject to conditions of suppliers. Airlines are not responsible for any act, omission or event during the time you?re not on board the aircraft. The passage contract in use by the airline, when issued, constitutes the sole agreement
between it and you. Photographs of or statements by participants may be used by NRCSA. NRCSA has the right to make whatever changes/substitutions it deems best for the group and can cancel a program in its entirety. Entire program cancellation liability will be limited to refunding all monies paid for the program. Passengers electing not to use portions of a program shall not be entitled to a refund. No agent or employee of NRCSA may change provisions herein. Costs based on tariffs effective the printing date of this material and may be subject to change provisions herein. Costs based on tariffs effective the printing date of this material and subject to change. Additional costs resulting from such change will be paid by the passenger. Reservations valid when accepted by NRCSA in Milwaukee, WI.