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Academics : International Education Study Abroad

Study Abroad, Uruguay

2006-07 Study abroad program, Uruguay

 

Program:
The NMH Study Abroad Program in Uruguay will consist of four components: a homestay in which each student lives with a middle-class Uruguayan family for a total of approximately six weeks; an academic program in which students take formal classes in Spanish language, Latin American literature, History of Uruguay and Latin America, and Uruguayan culture; an apprenticeship during which students work for about three hours per day; and a travel program which consists of several weekend trips to different parts of the country.

Requirements/Credits:
This program is open to 11th and 12th grade students who have taken at least two terms of Spanish.  Students who complete the program successfully will receive two credits.

Orientation:
The first few weeks are spent on campus.  During this time the leaders teach intensive Spanish classes as well as conduct information sessions, cross-cultural awareness exercises, and group-building activities. The purpose of this time together is to prepare individually, and as a group, for the living and learning experience in Uruguay.

Homestay: 
Upon arrival in Uruguay, the group stays in Montevideo, capital city of the country. They meet the families with which they are to spend the next six (or so) weeks. While students take classes, work with Uruguayans and travel throughout the country, it is clear that the homestay experience is the central focus of this program. Not only do students learn all of the above living with a family, yet students also learn a great deal about themselves and develop long-lasting relationships with members of their host family.

Academic Program: 
The weekdays in Montevideo involve classes and apprenticeship commitments. Students take active part in daily small-group Spanish language, Literature and culture, and History of Latin America and Uruguay, taught by the leaders. At the same time, they will attend a variety of workshops that will include Tango and Candombe dancing, cooking and pottery among others, conducted by Uruguayan workshop leaders. An independent study project is required of each student in a special interest area.  The project will be presented the last week of the term on campus. The teacher, the apprenticeship supervisor, and the homestay family conduct evaluation for the student.

Application:
The application form is available by SWIS in the International Education folder, or by contacting the Center for International Education in Beveridge Hall at x3251. 

Fee:
In addition to the regular cost of tuition, room, and board, students will pay a program fee of $1850.00 plus airfare and other major transportation costs.  Very limited need-based financial aid may be available, yet is not guaranteed.