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Guanajuato

Semester / Trimester:

Spanish Language and Culture

Winter 1 2010 (Jan 17, 2010 to Jun 1, 2010)
University of Guanajuato
Catalog Code: IGTW1110

OverviewCoursesItineraryPhotosHousingOn-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. 01/17
Orientation
City tour of Guanajuato and registration for classes at the University of Guanajuato.
Mon. 01/18 - Fri. 01/22
Excursion
Visit Museo de las Momias, Valenciana, and Hacienda del Cochero.
Sat. 01/23
Classes
Regular Classes at the University of Guanajuato. All weekends are free except those of the ISA excursions.
Mon. 01/25
Excursion
Tour Museo Alhóndiga, Museo Diego Rivera, and Museo del Quijote.
Sat. 01/30
Excursion
Visit the town of San Miguel de Allende.
Sat. 02/06
Excursion
Excursion to Querétaro.
Sat. 02/13
Excursion
Excursion to Morelia and Patzcuaro.
Sat. 02/20
Excursion
Visit Cristo Rey.
Sat. 03/06
Excursion
Excursion to Mexico City and Teotihuacan.
Sat. 04/24 - Sun. 04/25
Excursion
Excursion to Puerto Vallarta
Wed. 04/07 - Sat. 04/10
Exams
Final exams: Escuela de Idiomas
Thu. 05/27 - Mon. 05/31
Exams
Final exams: Courses with Mexican students
Tue. 06/01 - Fri. 06/11
Travel
Students attending classes at the Escuela de Idiomas ONLY: Return to the US or stay for independent travel.
Tue. 06/01
Travel
Classes with Mexicans: Return to the U.S. or stay for independent travel.
Sat. 06/12
Holidays
Holiday
Anniversary of the Constitution
Mon. 02/01
Holiday
Birthday of Benito Juárez
Mon. 03/15
Holiday
Viernes de Dolores, Holy Week, and Easter
Fri. 03/26 - Sun. 04/11
Holiday
Labor Day
Sat. 05/01
Holiday
Trabajador Universitario
Mon. 05/03
Holiday
Teacher's Day
Fri. 05/14
  • Excursions to León (optional), San Miguel de Allende, Mexico City and Teotihuacán, Puerto Vallarta, Querétaro, Cristo Rey and Morelia. 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.