Are you interested in Studying Abroad? How about studying abroad in our program at the fabulous Casa Herrera in Antigua, Guatemala?
The Spring 2013 Casa Herrera Program is a great way to learn about Mesoamerica, Archeology, History, Spanish or Indigenous Languages while studying and living in breathtaking Antigua, Guatemala. The Program is open to all undergraduates and graduates students.
There are 5 scholarships of $1,000 each available for this program. Come to an info session to learn more about this exciting program AND about money, money, money!!The Real Cost of studying abroad may be less than you think ( see below)
Attend an Information Session ASAP! Information Sessions are held in ART 1.412 in The Mesoamerica Center located in the ART Building. All info sessions are from 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, drop by anytime between those hours and ask for Paola Bueche. Pizza and sodas will be provided, so RSVP if you are coming to a particular session to:
Paola Bueche: p.bueche@austin.utexas.edu
Session Dates:
Monday, April 9
Tuesday, April 10
Wednesday, April 11
Casa Herrera Spring 2013 PROGRAM FEE
There is a program fee of $5,975 which includes home stay accommodation, most meals, field trips, cell phones and tuition for the language course. Students are responsible for UT tuition, airfare and personal expenses.
Classes offered are cross-listed:
- The Archeology of Mesoamerica
- Ancient Maya Writing and History
- The Colonial Encounter: Western and Indigenous Perspectives
- Sacred Landscapes of the Pre-Columbian World
Top 10 Reasons why you should be interested in studying abroad:
1. Study abroad is the optimal way to learn a language.
2. Study abroad provides the opportunity to travel.
3. Study abroad allows you get to know another culture first-hand.
4. Study abroad will help you develop skills and give you experiences a classroom setting will never provide.
5. Study abroad expands your worldview and creates global awareness
6. Study abroad gives you the opportunity to break out of your academic routine.
7. Study abroad enhances employment opportunities.
8. Study abroad can enhance the value of your degree.
9. Study Abroad develops leadership skills
10. Study Abroad allows to enhance your curriculum with international Internships
Questions? See:
Paola Bueché
Senior Program Coordinator
Mesoamerica Center
ART 1.412
1 University Station D1300
Austin, TX 78712-0337
Office Phone: (512) 471-6292
website: http://www.utmesoamerica.org