Pre-Departure Guide Mexico Fall 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome from Director F. Communication 1. Mailing Address I. ACADEMIC INFORMATION 2. Phone Numbers and Cell Phones A. Faculty and Staff in Mexico 3. Computers, Email and Internet B. Who to Contact Access C. Books 4. Library Resources D. Courses, Registration and Evaluation G. Travel Within Mexico E. Related Components of the Academic Program 1. Weekend Travel 1. Living/Learning Environment 2. Fall Break 2. Social Change Lab Group 3. Optional Travel after Program 3. Speaking Spanish Ends 4. Homestay 4. Visits from Family and Friend F. Semester Calendars and Schedules 5. Hotel Information H. Extracurricular Activities in Cuerna- II. GENERAL INFORMATION vaca A. Required Travel Documents 1. Exercise Options and Sports 1. Passport Requirements 2. Nightlife 2. Visa Requirements and Tourist Cards 3. Religious Life B. Safety and Security I. Money Matters C. Health Issues 1. Common Health Concerns J. What To Bring 2. HIV/AIDS 1. General Recommendations 3. Zika Virus 2. Suggested Packing Checklist 4. Health Care Providers 5. Alcohol and Drug Abuse III. MAP OF MEXICO AND U.S. STATE DE- 6. Immunizations PARTMENT COUNTRY INFORMATION 7. Diarrhea, Cholera, Typhoid and Dys- entery Prevention VI. ADVICE FROM FORMER STUDENTS 8. Health Insurance A. For Students of Color D. Arrival and Departure Information B. For White Students E. Locale and Facilities C. For Persons Identifying as Recover- 1. Cuernavaca 2. Currency Exchange ing Alcoholics or Addicts 3. Time D. For Students with Mental Health Is- 4. Weather Conditions sues from Former Students 5. Housing: Facilities and House E. For LGBTQ Students Rules F. The GSA (“Gay-Straight Alliance”) in 6. Roommate Assignments Cuernavaca, Mexico 7. Dates Housing is Available G. For Straight Students 8. Key and Linen Deposit 9. Housing/Room Rentals for Family V. Appendices and Friends A. Augsburg College Policies B. Education for Life C. Cultural Awareness

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WELCOME FROM DIRECTOR

May 2019

Greetings from the Cuernavaca staff of Augsburg University’s Center for Global Education and Experi- ence (CGEE)! We are excited that you have decided to come to Mexico to study during the fall semester. We are looking forward to working with you. We hope that this manual will answer most of the questions you have about the program. It includes the general semester schedule, which is subject to minor changes, as well as lots of other useful information. Please be sure to read it carefully and either print it or save it to your laptop or tablet, as you will need it once you arrive in Mexico.

Our approach to education is multi-faceted. We strive for holistic education that is experiential, intercultural, and rigorously academic. We try to create many opportunities for you to learn directly from a wide range of people representing diverse backgrounds and perspectives. In addition to guest lectures, we include numerous excursions throughout the semester in Mexico, including a rural homestay and seminar in the indigenous village of Amatlan, and an educational seminar in Mexico City.

In addition to learning from lectures, required readings, and excursions, we believe that we have much to learn from each other and that this learning takes place by discussing our own analyses of what we are reading, hearing, and seeing. Therefore, we devote significant time to group discussion. You are encouraged to discuss what you are learning not only within the classroom but also through your homestays, internships, and other experiences.

Please note that you will be able to purchase used versions of some of your textbooks IN MEXICO for US $10 - $20. However, check carefully, as there may be a few that you need to order online in advance.

While there will undoubtedly be some changes in your semester calendar, what we promise won’t change is the starting date (Thurs., Aug. 15), a day off on Fri., August 30th (after your week of travel to the Nahua indigenous village of Amatlan de Quetezalcoatl), a long weekend around Mexican Inde- pendence (Sat., Sept. 14 - Mon., Sept. 16), a 5-day holiday weekend around the Day of the Dead (Thurs., Oct. 31 – Mon., Nov. 4), and a 3-day weekend celebrating the Mexican Revolution (Sat., Nov. 16-Mon., Nov. 18). The departure date for most students will be Sun., Dec. 1. However, please note that if you want to travel after the program ends or use Cuernavaca as a home base for local trips or free time after classes are over, you may store your belongings and/or stay in our facilities until 2:30 pm on Fri., Dec. 13. However, no food will be provided after the official depart date of Dec.1.

In addition to ongoing guest speakers and educational excursions throughout the semester, including at least four Saturday excursions related to the Mexican Art course, you will participate in two longer excursions that will help give greater experiential context to themes of your courses. The firstweek - long excursion will stem out of your orientation in August and consist of a trip to the Nahua indigenous village of Amatlan de Quetzalcoatl , where you will stay with host families from approximately August 24 through Thursday, August 29th. This will be an outstanding place to learn about Mexican history and its legacy for indigenous peoples today.

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Then, roughly halfway through the semester, you will spend several days in Mexico City. While the starting and ending date could change slightly, the trip is planned for approximately Monday, October 7 through Friday, Oct. 11. We are planning excursions related to all of your different courses to take advantage of the opportunities offered by one of the largest cities in the world. Even though not everyone is taking all of the same courses, this experience, like the week in Amatlan, will encourage you to make connections across courses and disciplines and learn from each other. During that week we will probably visit the U.S. Embassy in order to hear official voices regarding U.S.-Mexico trade and migration. We will also meet with migrants and deportees.

Other probable visits include environmental and women’s activists and the BOING/Pascual factory, which is a Mexican worker-owned soda and juice company that now exports to the USA and elsewhere. Again, our hope is that you will be able to draw on these experiences throughout the rest of your semester in Mexico.

Please note that most students will not begin their urban homestay until Friday, October 11, after the first intensive Spanish course and the week-long trip to Mexico City end If you want or need a longer homestay, please contact Lisanne Morgan at [email protected] right away and cc [email protected] and [email protected]

When purchasing your plane ticket to Mexico City or Cuernavaca, please make arrangements to arrive by Thursday, August 15 by 3:00pm. If you need to arrive on Wednesday, August 14, you may stay in our facilities overnight free of charge. However, please contact our International Resident Assistant as soon as possible at [email protected] and cc [email protected] to make arrangements. The last day of the program is Friday, November 29. We recommend that you plan to stay on Saturday, November 30 in order to pack and say your goodbyes and then depart on Sunday, Decem- ber 1, unless you would like to stay later to travel. No meals will be provided after breakfast on Sun- day, December 1. Should you decide to spend additional time traveling in Mexico after that, you may leave things in storage in our facilities in Cuernavaca until 2:30 pm on Friday, Dec. 13 If you want to store them longer, you will need to make special arrangements. As soon as you have your flight information, send it to [email protected], and cc [email protected].

You are now part of a wider CGEE community throughout the world. Please celebrate that by following our Facebook page (The Center for Global Education and Experience Study Abroad), Twitter (@AugsburgCGEE), and Instagram (@cgeemexico). Share your photos and posts here and get respons- es from people in southern Africa, Central America, and elsewhere. Throughout the semester, here are some additional ways to stay connected with the wider CGEE community:

 Photos. Follow us on Instagram @AugsburgCGEE and @cgeemexico and use our unique hashtag #AugsburgCGEE to share your photos with us.  Blogs. We always need guest blog posts – email Lucy Hardaker ([email protected]) with a link to your blog/blog posts that we can feature at Augsburg.edu/global/blogs.

If you have questions about the schedule or anything else, please contact me at lutter- [email protected]

Sincerely,

Ann Lutterman-Aguilar CGEE Mexico Site Director and Global Faculty

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CGEE MEXICO FACULTY AND STAFF

Dr. Ann Lutterman-Aguilar, Mexico Site Director Ivonne Marquez, Adjunct Faculty in Biology, and Global Faculty, [email protected] [email protected] In 1994 Ivone earned her Master of Science In 2011, Ann earned (MSc) in Forestry Genetics from the University of her doctorate in in- British Columbia in Canada. There she was able to ternational feminist build upon her undergraduate degree in Biology, theologies from the which she earned from the Universidad Nacional San Francisco Theo- Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) in 1985. Ivonne logical Seminary, has spent most of her adult life working in envi- which is part of the ronmental education and climate change. She Graduate Theologi- was first hired as an adjunct professor by Augs- cal Union at the University of California- burg University in January 2018. In the Fall se- Berkeley. She previously earned a Masters in mester she will teach BIO 118 Environmental Biol- Divinity (M.Div.), with a focus on Feminist Theol- ogy ogies and Latin American Liberation Theologies from Yale University and her B.A. in Peace and Lisanne Morgan, Homestay and Program Coordi- Global Studies from Earlham College after also nator, [email protected] having studied at Oberlin College. In 2000, she completed a certificate program in Intercultural Lisanne earned an Communication, and in 2014 she was certified as Honorary B.A. in a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Latin American and Development Inventory. Prior to joining the Caribbean Studies CGEE-Mexico staff in 1993, Ann worked as a and Spanish from campus minister at Penn State University and in York University in a refugee camp in El Salvador during the civil war Toronto. Before there. Her prior experience also includes activism she began con- and volunteer work with HIV/AIDS patients, in sulting for CGEE in homeless shelters, battered women’s shelters, 2002, she worked as a Program Director for the and a rape crisis center and hot-line. Her primary Cuernavaca Center for Intercultural Dialogue on academic interests are in the areas of religion Development (CCIDD) from 1995-2001. There and social change, gender studies, intercultural she led groups from the U.S. and Canada, facili- communication, and experiential education. She tating a program for those interested in develop- enjoys hiking, reading novels, singing, playing ing an understanding of the political, social, cul- piano, and participating in community organiza- tural, and economic realities of Mexico through tions that empower women. Ann is involved in experiential learning. After leaving CCIDD, Lis- the overall administration and curriculum devel- anne worked as a freelance translator and con- opment for the Mexico CGEE site. She also teach- sultant. She has also coordinated and facilitated es Religion, Intercultural Communication, and exposure programs to the Dominican Republic, Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s studies courses. Nicaragua and Cuba, Chiapas, and Mexico City. Ann is proudly a dual citizen of Mexico and the Although she had previously worked as a consult- U.S.A. In the fall semester, she teaches RLN 336/ ant with CGEE, she joined the CGEE team more WST 366 “Latin American Liberation Theologies” formally in January of 2003. and INS 492 “Intercultural Development: Reflec- tion and Integration.”

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Lisanne is responsible for coordinating students’ He enjoys traveling, movies, reading, and homestays with Mexican host families and writing. He is happy to report that after 22 years setting up, facilitating, and translating many of with his partner Eduardo, they were married in the experiential components of the program, Mexico City in the summer of 2014, as new laws including setting up the internship placements in providing social security for same-sex couples coordination with Antonio Ortega. She also co- were passed earlier the same year. In the fall teaches POL 357/WST 352 “Women, Gender, and semester, Antonio teaches the Internship Semi- Social Change in Latin America” with Antonio nar and co-teaches POL 357/WST 352 “Women, Ortega. In addition, Lisanne works with short- Gender, and Social Change in Latin America” with term courses that come to Cuernavaca and/or go Lisanne Morgan. He also works with a short-term to Mexico City, Puebla, and other locations with- faculty-led course to Oaxaca and serves as in Mexico. the liaison with the UNIVERSAL Spanish language school. Antonio Ortega, Global Faculty and Program Coordinator, [email protected] Karla Vargas, Adjunct Professor of Latin Dance Antonio is current- In 2009, Karla completed her degree in Physical ly completing his Education at theUniversidad Americana de Mo- doctorate in Histo- relos (UAM). She then began teaching P.E. in ry. He earned his public schools as well as private settings. She has Masters degree in been teaching Latin Dance for Augsburg Universi- History at the Cen- ty in Mexico since 2010. Karla has been spending tro de Investi- time with CGEE students since she was a small gación y Docencia child because her extended family hosted CGEE en Humanidades students. (CIDHEM) and his Licenciatura in Accounting at La Salle University in Mexico City. Antonio is a Extra On-call Staff for Emergencies and Certified Public Accountant who worked for sev- Health Issues eral years in the Mexican stock maket. However, The following three people are all bilingual con- he wasn’t happy wearing a suit and tie or living in sultants who help translate and assist with health Mexico City. He then went to Oxford, England, issues from time to time. They will occasionally where he studied English, but after a year he felt be on call during the semester, particularly on homesick, so he moved to Cuernavaca, where he weekends if regular staff are unavailable. Your has lived happily ever after since 1990. Prior to schedule will always list who is on call at the top joining CGEE in January of 2003, Antonio spent of any given day, but if you don’t reach that per- several years teaching English and working at son, try Ann or other staff listed here. You can CETLALIC Alternative Spanish School, where he always call the CGEE emergency phone first (777 promoted the school and coordinated the Gay 377 4316), but please recognize that it is some- and Lesbian Studies Program. In 1999, Antonio times easier to reach staff on their own cell received a Teaching Certificate from the Anglo phones. Thanks! American School. He is also a founder and active  Kira Figueroa Smith: +52 1 777 496 1058 member of Grupo CD4, a non-profit organization (also WhatsApp) devoted to fighting AIDS through sexual educa-  Pati Hume: +52 1 777 304 1213 (also tion. His primary academic interests are LGBT WhatsApp) issues, literature, and history.  Raziel Valiño: +52 1 777 307 2404 (also WhatsApp)

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Additional CGEE-Mexico Staff

Laura Castro, cook. Isabel Sanchez, Cleaning Staff Laura started working at CGEE in 2018. She lives Born in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Isabel has lived in the Nahua indigenous village of Amatlan de here her entire life. Isabel originally worked at Quetzalcoatl and has previously cooked in hotels. CGEE in the 90s, and returned in 2006. Isabel has five children, plus grandchildren. She works hard Moisés (“Moi”) Aguilar Vargas, Grounds and at home and loves taking care of her children. Maintenance Manager Moisés started working at CGEE in June of 2007, just a week before he and his wife Monica had their first child, Jatniel. He enjoys learning new things, dancing, and music.

Victor Colin, Cook Don Victor has helped out in the kitchen off and on for several years.

Javier Resendiz, Night Watchman and Driver Javier started working for CGEE as a driver in 2010 and is currently one of our night watchmen. He is from Cuernavaca but has also lived in the U.S. Javier has two sons. He enjoys driving and practicing his English with students.

Moisés Rios, Night Watchman and Driver Born in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Moisés (who is married to Isabel) works as one of the night watchmen at CGEE. In addition to his job at CGEE, Moisés drives a taxi for the local radio taxi company, Monarca, and thus also serves as one of the drivers on the students’ many excursions in and around Cuernavaca. As a result of his job, Moisés enjoys meeting the students and practicing his English with them. He has five children, plus grandchildren.

Natividad (“Naty”) Rosas, Office Manager Naty was born in Mexico City and has worked at CGEE since 1991. Presently, she does administra- tive work and oversees payroll and daily, weekly and monthly budgets. She has two daughters and three granddaughters. Naty would love to practice her English with participants. She has lived in Puebla, Mexico City, Cuernavaca and Los Angeles, California. Naty likes to dance, sing karaoke, and get to know people.

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Who do I contact? (Before the semester begins or during the semester)

The following pages are filled with lots of important information as you prepare for your semester. As questions arise, please refer to this list to find the appropriate person to address your concern!

Course Registration: ander- Once in Mexico: Questions about potentially [email protected]. Margaret Anderson is the changing courses: Ann Lutterman-Aguilar at ONLY person who can register you for CGEE [email protected] However, please note courses and help you add or drop any. While it is that Margaret Anderson at ander- helpful to cc [email protected] and lutter- [email protected] iis the ONLY person who can [email protected], you MUST write to Margaret register you for CGEE courses. You MUST email to request adding, dropping, or changing course Margaret at [email protected] before the registration in any way. If you do not write to deadlines listed in this manual. Margaret yourself, these changes will not be offi-

cial and could cause lots of problems at the end of the semester.

Homestay Information: [email protected]

Independent Study: [email protected]

Information about courses in Mexico: lutter- [email protected]

Internship Course: [email protected] and cc [email protected] and orte- [email protected]

Textbooks (or reserving used books to purchase): [email protected], and cc orte- [email protected] Travel Information (your arrival and departure times): [email protected] and cgeemexi- [email protected]

Not sure who to contact? Feel free to email Margaret Anderson in our Minneapolis office ([email protected]) or Ann Lutterman- Aguilar ([email protected]) and they will gladly direct you to the right person.

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BOOKS TO PURCHASE

Listed below are the books you will need to pur- Fernandez, Justino. Translated by Joshua C. chase for each course. Our study center in Cuer- Taylor. A Guide to Mexican Art. From its navaca has a small library. Resources will be Beginnings to the Present. Chicago: Uni- available to you for the assignments you will be versity of Chicago, 1969. Used copy: $10 working on throughout the semester. You can USD. also use online resources at the library on your home campus. Helm, MacKinley. The Mexican Painters: Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros, and Other We highly recommend that you order the books Artists of the Social Realist School. NY: listed below over the Internet through half.com, powells.com, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, Dover Publications, 1968. Used copy: directly from the publisher (in the case of Spanish $10 USD. books), or from another internet book service. You may need to buy several of the books BIO 118: Environmental Biology listed below before you leave the U.S.; be sure Cunningham, William P. and Mary Ann Cun- to order them at least four to six weeks in ad- ningham. Principles of Environmental th vance of your departure for Mexico! However, Science: Inquiry and Applications, 7 edi- we do have used copies of many of the Spanish tion. NY: McGraw Hill, 2013. ISBN-13: books and some of the required textbooks for 978-0073532516. Used copy $10 other courses. If you want to purchase a used USD. We only have 2 used copies, so be copy of a book for US $10 or $20 (depending up- sure to write to cgeemexi- on the book), please email Antonio at orte- [email protected] to reserve one. Other- [email protected] to find out if the books you wise, you will need to purchase or rent it want are available and to reserve one. The online. deadline for ordering used books is August 5. We will most likely have used copies of the books You will also be given a reading packet of you need. supplementary readings after arrival in Cuer- navaca. Spanish books from Heinle publishers can be directly ordered from them at www.heinle.com. INS 492: Intercultural Development: Re- flection and Integration I. Required Texts to Buy for Courses Schaetti, Barbara F., Sheila J. Ramsey, and Gordon C. Watanabe, Personal Leader- ART 231: Pre-Colombian, Colonial, and ship: Making a World of Differ- Contemporary Mexican Art (art history ence. Seattle, WA: Flying Kite Publica- course at Universal taught in English for fine tions, 2008. We have a few used copies arts credit) . We do have several used copies for sale for US $10, so you do not need to of these books, so please email cgeemexi- purchase this in advance. [email protected] to try to reserve one to purchase. You will also be given excerpts from a few other academic texts that will supplement the material above, so you do NOT need to purchase any other books listed in the INS 492 syllabus.

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POL 357/WST 352: Women, Gender, We have several used copies of some of the and Social Change in Latin America Spanish books. Please email cgeemexi- You do not need to buy any books in ad- [email protected] immediately to find out if vance. You can purchase used copies of the books you want are available and to re- books for US $10 each once in Mexico. serve one. Otherwise, you will need to order texts for Spanish courses through your local RLN 336/WST 366: Latin American Lib- bookstore or over the Internet. Be sure to eration Theologies place your orders six weeks in advance.

You do not need to buy any books in ad- SPA 111 and 112: Beginning Spanish I vance. You can purchase used copies of and II books for US $10 each once in Mexico. Eduardo Zayas-Bazán, Susan M. Bacon and Holly Nibert. Arriba! Comunicación y Cul- Required Text for Internship Course tura, 6th edition. Prentice Hall, You do not need to buy any books in ad- 2011. ISBN 9781256580867. Used copy: vance. You can purchase used copies of $20 USD. We have at least 1 used copy of books for US $10 each once in Mexico. this book that you can purchase in Mexi- co. Be sure to write to cgeemexi- Required Texts for Independent Study [email protected] to reserve one. Independent study students should purchase and bring with them any and all books SPA 211 and 212: Intermediate Spanish I relevant to their research topic. If you want and II to check to see if we already have a particu- Blanco, José A., Colbert María. Imagina: Es- lar book in our library, please email cgee- panol Sin Barreras, 3rd Edition. We [email protected]. have 2 used copies of this book that you can purchase in Mexico. Be sure to Other Recommendations write to [email protected] to We highly recommend that you purchase a reserve one. Mexico guidebook such as The Lonely Planet or The Berkeley Guide for use on weekends Spanish 218: Spanish for Healthcare Pro- and short breaks. You are also encouraged fessionals to bring a notebook to use as a journal. Rios, Joanna and José Fernandez

Torres. Spanish for Health Care Provid- II. Texts for Spanish Courses ers, 2nd Edition. NY: McGraw Hill, 2010. We have 1 copy of this book that you Recommended Supplementary Spanish can purchase in Mexico or you can buy a Books copied version here. Be sure to write to Spanish/English dictionary (a requirement [email protected] to reserve if for all Spanish classes) you’d like it.

Libro de sintónimos y antónimos para estu- Recommended Supplementary Materials: diantes. Barrons. ISBN 0-7641-1447-6 Spanish Medical Conversation Medical Span- (recommended for Spanish 311 and ish Pocketcard Set . 316). Used copy $10 USD.

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SPA 220: Business Spanish SPA/WST 335: Contemporary Latin Santamaria Iglesias, Esther and Helen Jones. American Women: Texts and Voices En Activo: Practical Business Spanish. Criado, Miryam and José Manuel Reyes. Mu- Routledge, 2008. jeres de hoy: Textos, Voces e Imágenes.

Prentice Hall, 2005. www.prenhall.com( ). We have 1 used copy of this book that you can purchase in Mexico. Be sure to write to Used copy: $10 USD. cgeemexico @augsburg.edu to reserve it. We have 3 used copies of this book that you can purchase in Mexico. Be sure to write to Optional but recommended: cgeemexico @augsburg.edu to reserve one. Spanish Business Dictionary: Multicultural Other texts that may be assigned can be Business Spanish, 2nd revised edition by bought in Cuernavaca. Morry Sofer. Schreiber Publishing, Inc.,

2005. We have no used copies. SPA 337: Mexican Civilizations and Cul- SPA 231: Precolumbian, Colonial, and tures Contemporary Mexican Art Bonfil Batalla, Guillermo.México profundo: una civilización negada. Editoriales Gri- If you are taking the class in Spanish, please jalbo, 1987. Used copy: $10 USD. (We bring $40 USD to purchase the reading packet. only have one used copy)

Von Wobeser, Gisela, ed. Historia de México. SPA 311: Conversation & Composition Fondo de Cultural Económica, 2010. Bleichmar, Guillermo and Paula Cañón. Tall- Used copy: $10 USD. (We only have one er de escritores: Grammar and Composi- used copy.) tion for Advanced Spanish. Vista, 2012.

SPA 411: Conversation and Composition We have one used copy of this book that you can purchase in Mexico. Be sure to II (Advanced) write to [email protected] to re- Valdes, Guadalupe and Trisha Dvo- serve it. rak. Composición: Proceso y sintesis, 5th edition. McGraw Hill, 2007. ISBN- SPA 316: Conversations in Cultural Con- 10: 0073513148. ISBN-13: 978- 007351340. We have no used copies. text

Chreffler, Sandra, Kiddle, Mary Ellen, and Wegmann, Brenda. Perspectivas, Octa- va Edición. Heinle, 2009. ISBN: 0030339588 (www.heinle.com). Used copy: $15 USD.

We have 1 used copy of this book that you can purchase in Mexico. Be sure to write to [email protected] to reserve it.

SPA 334: Contemporary Mexican Litera- ture Bring $40 USD to purchase the reading packet for this course in Mexico.

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COURSES, REGISTRATION & GRADING

Course Registration  If you do not need more than 14 credits, you The Center for Global Education and Experience may want to consider taking only 3.5 cours- staff in Minneapolis will register you for the pro- es because of the rigorous nature of the aca- gram based on a course registration question- demic program and the fact that you are naire in your Global Gateway account. living in a new cultural environment where you will very likely want to take advantage Slight changes in your registration can be made of opportunities to travel and spend addi- after arrival in Cuernavaca. However, you may tional time with your host family rather than not change Spanish courses after the third day of taking a heavy course load. Students who the Spanish class due to the intensive nature of have previously done so have enjoyed the the Spanish courses. All changes MUST be made extra freedom that it gives them. However, IN WRITING via EMAIL to Margaret Anderson in if you choose this option, youmust check the Minneapolis office: [email protected] with your own school to make sure that it It doesn’t count to just tell your professors in will not affect your enrollment status and/or Mexico about registration changes, as they can financial aid. only be made BY YOU in writing to Margaret An-  You are encouraged to sit in on classes for derson. which you are not registered, except for Spanish. Registration Deadlines  If you choose to register for a formal July 1 Registration deadline “Audit” (“V”) for a course, you must attend July 1 Deadline for internship applications all class sessions. and initial independent study proposals  Courses other than Spanish will be taught Sept. 4 Last day to change first (or only) Span- primarily in English, and translation will be ish course registration provided for guest lecturers who speak in Sept. 6 The last day to add a class (including Spanish. However, if you want to complete changing a Spanish course level) some or all of your work in Spanish, please Sept. 6 Last day to drop a class w/o talk to the instructor. "Withdrawal" notation on transcript  If you have never taken the equivalent of a Oct. 31 The last day to withdraw from a class university-level Spanish course, you should (with “W” for “withdrawal” on your take at least one during the semester and/or transcript) arrive 3-4 weeks early (at your own expense)

Important guidelines and recommendations to take an intensive Spanish course. If you are bilingual or already an advanced to consider before registering for courses: Spanish student, you are not required to  You may take as few as 14 credits or as many take Spanish during the semester. In fact, if as 19, depending upon which courses you you don’t take Spanish, you will have more take. Most classes are worth four credits, time to complete an internship. However, with the following exceptions: Spanish courses are highly recommended. - The required INS 492 Intercultural Devel- opment: Reflection and Integration course is worth two credits. - The Recreational Wellness course, Latin Dance, is worth one credit. If you don’t need the course academically, you can still take it for fun.

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 If you wish to apply for an internship or inde- Important information regarding registra- pendent study, you should have completed at tion for Spanish courses: least SPA 212 in advance, and you MUST sub-  Since Spanish courses are usually taught con- mit an application [email protected] secutively, you may register for more than and [email protected]. If you want to one. complete an internship without academic  All courses meet for at least 60 “contact credit, be sure to indicate that on the applica- hours.” tion form. Please note that even if you do not  Most of the basic Spanish courses, such as take the internship for academic credit, you SPA 111, 112, 211, 212, and 312 meet daily will still need to participate in the internship for three hours a day (8-10:50 a.m.) for four seminar. However, you won’t be required to days per week (Mon.-Thurs.) for five weeks, complete all the assignments that are re- although the schedule varies according to quired of those taking it for credit. course registration and the number of Span-

ish courses that you and other stu- Information for Augsburg students regarding dents. Advanced Spanish courses will likely general education requirements: meet less often but throughout most of the  Participation in the program will fulfill the semester. We will let you know what your Augsburg Experience general education re- Spanish schedule will be after arrival in Cuer- quirement. navaca.  ART/SPA 231 satisfies the LAF requirement in  Please note that if you re taking two or three Fine Arts and will also serve as an elective for Spanish courses, your schedule will likely the Spanish major or minor. change over the course of the semester.  BIO 118 “Environmental Biology” meets the  If you are taking a 100 or 200-level course, LAF lab-Science requirement. you should register for whichever course fol-  WEL 118 “Latin Dance” meets a Recreational lows the last course you took. If you are at Wellness requirement. the 300-level and above, register for which-  RLN 336 fulfills a Humanities LAF require- ever course you are most interested in or ment, as well as the “Search for Meaning II” most need. core requirement (choose either one; not  In the case of SPA 316, you do not need to both). have taken SPA 311 first; those two courses  POL 357 fulfills a Social and Behavioral Scienc- may be taken in any order. However, please es LAF requirement. note that SPA 311 is a prerequisite for all  All SPA Spanish courses will fulfill one modern other advanced courses. language skill credit.  We strongly recommend that if you have  SPA 337 also meets the Humanities LAF re- already completed the equivalent of SPA quirement. 212, you take *SPA 316 Conversations in Cul- tural Context, as it is geared toward developing oral competency in Spanish and is therefore particularly appropriate to take in Mexico.  Augsburg students may NOT take SPA 356 in Mexico, as it is offered on campus in Minne- apolis.

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 SPA 411 counts for the writing skill graduation

requirement at Augsburg College. If you are Course Descriptions

from another school and are majoring or mi- noring in Spanish, check to see which courses ART 231 Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and Con- will count toward your major or minor. temporary Mexican Art  If you are not an Augsburg student, check Aims to develop an understanding and apprecia- with your Spanish department BEFORE regis- tion of Mexican art from the Pre-Columbian, co- tering for your courses so that you make the lonial, and contemporary periods, with an em- appropriate choices in advance. phasis on Frida Kahlo and Muralist movement artists (ie Diego Rivera, David Alfredo Siqueiros,  You may not change Spanish courses after the and José Clemente Orozco.) Students will partici- first two days of the first week of Spanish clas- pate in numerous Saturday excursions to muse- ses. ums as well as archaeological and historical sites.  You may change classes in the first two days Saturday excursions usually include visits to pyra- only under the following conditions: 1) There mids, Taxco, Puebla, and Mexico City. This course is still space in the course that the student meets a fine arts general education require- wants to take (no more than six students per ment. Depending on your Spanish level, this class), 2) The student’s Spanish level is ade- course may be taken for Spanish credit, although quate, as indicated by the pre-test or the if you take it for Spanish credit, you must com- online placement test and/or previous Span- plete all course work in Spanish. ish coursework.  You are not required to take Spanish if you BIO 118 Environmental Biology already speak the language, although most In this course you will analyze some of the most students choose to do so. If you are already important issues in environmental biology with fluent in Spanish, you will not be as busy as special emphasis on biodiversity, drawing partic- you would be otherwise during the semester. ularly from examples in Mexico. Students will In fact, if you don’t take Spanish, you will have learn about theoretical and applied issues re- more time to complete the required intern- garding the ecological framework of tropical ship hours if you are conducting an internship. America through lectures, required readings,  If you have never taken the equivalent of a fieldwork/lab work. This course may be used as a university-level Spanish course, you should substitute to meet the ENV 120 requirement in take at least one during the semester and/or the ENV major and meets Natural Sciences lab arrive 3-4 weeks early (at your own expense). LAF. (No prerequisites.) This course fulfills a Natural Sciences (lab) LAF requirement at Augs- burg College.

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POL 357/WST 352 Women, Gender, and So- WEL 118 Recreational Wellness: Latin cial Change in Latin America Dance (1 credit) This course examines gender politics in both the This Lifetime Activity course is designed to help private and public realms, exploring diverse under- you develop proficiency in diverse forms of Latin standings and experiences of femininity, masculin- Dance. There is no academic credit for this ity, and sexuality in Latin America. It also analyzes course, but it fulfills the physical fitness gradua- the impact of globalization and neo-liberal eco- tion requirement at Augsburg College. The nomic policies on Mesoamerican women and ex- course meets for a total of 22 hours over the plores women’s organizing efforts around issues of course of the semester (an average of two domestic and political violence, sexual hours/week for 11 weeks). The course meets a and reproductive rights, ecology, human rights, lifetime fitness requirement at Augsburg. All of democracy, political participation, and revolution- you are welcome to take this course, whether ary social change. Guest speakers will include rep- you want it to appear on your transcript or not. resentatives of political parties, feminist organizations and women's organizations that do not nec- Internship and Independent Study or Re- essarily proclaim themselves feminist, including search Options urban and rural grassroots organizations, and rev- You may apply to complete an internship and/or olutionary movements. This course meets the independent study. Internships and Independ- Social and Behavioral Sciences LAF requirement ent Study courses may be taken for credit in at Augsburg. Spanish or another discipline, as listed below. They tend to be concentrated more heavily dur- RLN 336/WST 366 Latin American Liberation ing the second half of the semester, after the Theologies and Social Change first Spanish course ends, although that will de- This course explores the relationship between the- pend upon your overall course registration. ology and social/political transformation in Latin America, examining specific theological perspec- Internship Seminar tives and identifying historical instances in which The internship seminar is a rigorous academic particular theologies have been used to justify or course that involves not only 80-100 hours of promote different kinds of social change. We will work experience and/or participant observation begin with a very brief examination of pre- in a Mexican organization but also participation conquest indigenous theologies and the theologi- in a seminar that explores cultural issues, organi- cal arguments that were used by the Catholic zational analysis, and personal and professional Church to suppress these indigenous theologies development through class discussions and and rationalize the conquest and colonization of written and oral assignments. All placements are Latin America. However, the primary focus of the made with agencies that have expressed interest course will be on Christian theologies of liberation in receiving a student. You are encouraged to (including feminist theologies) and their social, focus on meeting the organization’s needs, but political, and gender implications in contemporary given the cultural context, more emphasis is Latin America.The course meets the Humanities placed on learning from the experience than on LAF requirement at Augsburg, as well as the accomplishing specific tasks. “Search for Meaning II” requirement, although you can only count this course towards ONE of those requirements.

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You may choose to register for credit in any of the Independent Study following departments: Students who are highly independent and self-  American Indian Studies (AIS) motivated may conduct independent, field-based  Business (BUS) research. You will also meet regularly with an  Cross Cultural Studies (CCS) advisor and/or participate in a seminar that ex-  Environmental Studies (ENV) plores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical  History (HIS) issues (depending on how many others also complete an independent study). This course option  Interdisciplinary Studies (INS) is intended for serious students who want to  Marketing (MKT) begin research related to a senior thesis or cap-  Political Science (POL) stone project. You must submit a preliminary in-  Religion (RLN) dependent study proposal that includes a read-  Spanish (SPA) ing list.  Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies (WST) You may revise your proposal after arrival in Cuernavaca. However, you MUST bring related Students seeking Spanish credit must complete all books and articles with you to Mexico. If you assignments in Spanish. (Prerequisites: SPA 212 seek Spanish credit, you must complete all work or equivalent, internship application, and Spanish in Spanish and meet with a Spanish instructor on reference forms) a regular basis. This is a rigorous academic course that requires preliminary work prior to the start If you register for the internship, you must com- of the semester, as well as great initiative. An plete and submit an internship application in independent study proposal form can be found in which you list your primary learning objectives your Global Gateway. for the internship. The application includes a Spanish Reference form to be completed by a You may choose to register for credit in any of Spanish professor indicating that your Spanish is the following departments: strong enough to successfully complete the in-  Business (BUS) ternship, as well as a brief phone interview in  Cross-Cultural Studies (CCS) Spanish . Requests for internships will not be pro-  Environmental Studies (ENV) cessed unless these forms are submitted on time.  History (HIS) Please note: Students who register for the in-  Interdisciplinary Studies (INS) ternship seminar must be willing to travel to their internship sites and to work evenings and  Marketing (MKT) weekends, as necessary. The internship seminar  Political Science (POL) is a rigorous academic course and should be  Religion (RLN) treated as such. Students who want to register  Spanish (SPA) for Spanish credit, please see the description  Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies above with the other Spanish course listings. The (WST) Internship application form is available in your Global Gateway account.

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Spanish Courses Choosing Your Spanish Course(s) The Center for Global Education and Experience Choose your Spanish course(s) after reading the contracts its language instruction with Universal course descriptions, recommendations and Center for Language and Social Communication in guidelines listed here. If you are still not certain Cuernavaca. Universal is a highly respected insti- which course to take, please review the Spanish tution among the many language schools in Cuer- syllabi on-line at and talk to a professor in your navaca. The school's primary focus is oral compe- Spanish department. You may also email Ann tency and having a solid grammatical base. Clas- Lutterman-Aguilar at [email protected] ses are small, ranging from two to no more than with questions. seven students. For more information about Uni- Spanish Course Descriptions versal, see www.universal-spanish.com . SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II Spanish Class Schedule and Contact Hours Aims to develop the four basic skills: under- Each Spanish course provides 60 hours of class standing, speaking, reading, and writing of ele- time. If your first (or only) Spanish course is part mentary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the of the basic SPA 111, 112, 211, 212, 311 se- Spanish-speaking world. (No prerequisite for quence, you will most likely meet for three SPA 111. Placement level determined by place- hours/day, four days/week, for five weeks (8- ment test or completion of prerequisite for SPA 10:50 a.m., Mon.-Thurs.). Spanish courses in this 112.) beginning and intermediate sequence are taught consecutively, so if you sign up for SPA 211 and SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II 212, you would not begin SPA 212 until you com- Through the reading of selected Latin American plete SPA 211. and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding stu- The schedule for other Spanish courses vary ac- dents review all of the basic structures of Span- cording to course registration and the number of ish and build conversational skills through class Spanish courses that you and other students sign discussions. (Placement level determined by up for. Advanced Spanish courses will likely meet placement test or completion of prerequi- less often but throughout most of the semester. sites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212.) If you are taking two or three Spanish courses, your schedule will likely change over the course SPA 218 Spanish for Healthcare Profession- of the semester. We will let you know what your als Spanish schedule will be after arrival in Cuernava- This course aims to satisfy the needs of students ca. in nursing, pre-med students, and others health care fields who seek to develop strong speaking Due to your intensive orientation involving day and oral comprehension skills. The main focus trips and then a week long excursion to the Na- will be on developing specialized vocabulary and hua indigenous village Amatlan de Quetzalcoatl learning grammar within the context of daily (see the cover letter to this manual), formal Span- situations relevant to different aspects of health ish classes do not begin until Mon., September 2. care. (Prerequisite: SPA 112 or instructor’s consent.) In addition, you will be expected to practice your Spanish during your home stays, in fieldwork settings, and in the community. For those of you taking more than one Spanish course, you will receive your specific Spanish course schedule after arrival in Mexico.

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SPA 311 Conversation and Composition SPA 220 Business Spanish Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency Aims to enable intermediate Spanish language and facility thorough oral and written practice in students develop proficiency in the vocabulary, correct expression. This course is a prerequisite grammar, and cultural competencies necessary to for all upper division courses except for SPA 316. successfully conduct business in Spanish-speaking (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or place- countries, with an emphasis on Latin Ameri- ment exam.) ca. (Prerequisite: 112 or equivalent or instructor’s consent.) *SPA 316 Conversations in Cultural Context

(*highly recommended) SPA 224 Spanish for Ministry Aims to improve oral fluency through debates, Aims to enable intermediate Spanish language oral reports, and discussion of contemporary students to develop proficiency in the specialized issues in Latin America. Uses Latin American films vocabulary, as well as the regular grammar, nec- and local newspapers to stimulate discussion and essary to successfully engage in Christian ministry deepen students’ understanding of political, eco- with Spanish-speaking people. Texts will include nomic, social, and cultural issues in the host the Bible and other resources used by Catholic country and throughout Latin Ameri- and Protestant Christians in Mexico. Excursions ca. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent.) will include trips to diverse churches.

(Prerequisite: SPA 211 or equivalent or instruc- SPA 334 Contemporary Mexican Literature tor’s consent.) This course examines short stories by several of SPA 225/325 Spanish for Heritage Speakers the most important contemporary Mexican authors, focusing particularly on the second half of I, II the 20th century and the first few years of the This course is for you if you grew up hearing 21st century. You will learn about the distinctive Spanish and can communicate your ideas but are traits of Mexican literature as you learn about lacking a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar the historical, cultural, and literary contexts of and thus feel insecure about writing and/or this period. (Prereq: SPA 311 or equivalent or speaking it. The goal is to help you gain fluency instructor’s consent.) This course meets the liter- and confidence in your native language. (No pre- ature requirement for Spanish majors/minors at requisites. Level depends on proficiency.) Augsburg.

SPA/ART 231 Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and SPA/WST 335 Contemporary Latin American Contemporary Mexican Art Women: Texts and Voices Aims to develop an understanding and appreciation This course examines the social construction of of Mexican art from the Pre-Columbian, colonial, gender in Latin American countries and address- and contemporary periods, with an emphasis on Frida Kahlo and Muralist movement artists (ie Diego es key issues faced by Latin American women Rivera, David Alfredo Siqueiros, and José Clemente today. Includes analysis of poems, excerpts of Orozco.) Students will participate in numerous Sat- novels, essays, testimonies, and interviews by urday excursions to museums as well as archaeolog- and about Latin American women. Aims to help ical and historical sites. Saturday excursions usually students develop an appreciation for the com- include visits to pyramids, Taxco, Puebla, and Mexi- plexity of diversity of Latin American women’s co City. (Prereq: SPA 212 or equivalent or instruc- experiences. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent or tor's consent.) This course meets a fine arts require- instructor’s consent. ) This course meets the cul- ment but NOT the culture requirement for Spanish ture requirement for Spanish majors/minors at majors/minors at Augsburg because it is only a 200 Augsburg. It also counts as an elective for the -level course. You must complete all course work in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies major. Spanish.

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SPA 337 Mexican Civilizations and Cultures If you register for the internship, you must com- The purpose of this course is to explore the devel- plete and submit an internship application in opment and present status of the many indige- which you list your primary learning objectives nous and other cultural groups in Mexico from for the internship. The internship counts to- pre-Colombian times to the present. Primary em- wards the Spanish major/minor at Augsburg but phasis will be on the complexity of diverse cul- it is reserved for advanced Spanish stu- tures in contemporary Mexico. Meets Humanities dents. Internship application forms are available LAF. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or instructor’s con- on-line in your Global Gateway. sent.) SPA 411 Advanced Conversation and Composi- SPA 399 Internship (for Spanish credit) tion (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent) The internship seminar is a rigorous academic Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of course that involves not only 80-100 hours of written and oral expression through conversa- work experience and/or participant observation tions, discussions, reports, debates, written com- in a Mexican organization but also participation in positions, and grammatical exercises. This course a seminar that explores cultural issues, organiza- meets the writing skills requirement at Augsburg tional analysis, and personal and professional de- College. velopment through class discussions and written and oral assignments.

All placements are made with agencies that have expressed interest in receiving a student. While students are encouraged to focus on meeting the organization’s needs, more emphasis is placed on learning from the experience than on accomplishing specific tasks. If you register for Spanish credit must complete all assignments in Spanish. (Prerequisites: SPA 311 or equivalent)

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General Course Information Explanation of Grades Augsburg’s grading system uses the following Relevant to ALL Courses definitions:

Course Schedules - Flexible and Ever- Grade G.P. Description Changing Please note that you will NOT have a regular, A 4.00 95-100% Highest standard of consistent class schedule during every week of excellence; goes above the semester because of the intensive nature of and beyond stated ex- some of the Spanish language courses, the in- pectations; deep inte- ternships, and the many guest speakers and field gration of discussions, trips that are at the heart of this experiential, reflections, readings and/or service learning community-based learning program. For some in assignments of you, it will be easy to be flexible. For others, it may be very frustrating, so we want to warn you A- 3.67 93-94% in advance that you need to mentally prepare yourself for regular changes in the weekly sched- B+ 3.33 90-92% ule. 86-89% B 3.00 Above basic course You will get your schedule for the following requirements. Some integration of class week via email, WhatApp, and in your personal discussion, lecture, mailbox by the end of the day every Thurs- theory and/or service day. Whenever possible, we will share it with learning in assign- you in advance. Even so, it is not unusual to have ments. a speaker who has confirmed a particular day and time call at the last minute to have to can- B- 2.67 84-85% cel. Please be patient with such changes. 81-83% C+ 2.33 Student Rights and Responsibilities C 2.00 77-80% Basic standards and Students with formally diagnosed learning or expectations for course physical differences have legal rights to course met; minimum integra- modifications. If you qualify, please identify tion of class discussion, yourself to the instructors so that we may assist lecture, theory and/or you with your course progress. service learning in assignments.

C- 1.67 75-76% The letter grade equivalent for a ‘P’ grade is a C- / 1.67

D+ 1.33 73-74%

D 1.00 71-72% Below basic standards and expectations.

D- 0.67 70%

F 0.00 69% and below

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All courses must be taken for grades (rather than  exhibits a profound understanding of the Pass/No Credit) UNLESS you attend a school, main points expressed by guest speakers such as Hampshire College, that does not give and in required readings grades. In that case, please send documentation  employs solid logic and well-documented of that fact to Margaret Anderson at data [email protected] and Ann Lutterman-  supports arguments with concrete exam- Aguilar at [email protected] ples from readings, speakers, and own experiences If you attend a school other than Augsburg, you should note that even if your grades from Mexi- 3. Interpretation and Analysis: co do not appear on your home school tran-  presents more than just a summary of infor- script or average into your GPA, if you apply for mation graduate or professional, you will be asked for a  analyzes issues from different viewpoints separate transcript from Augsburg on which  recognizes interrelationships among issues grades will appear. Therefore, you should still  draws upon assigned texts, class sessions take your courses seriously. and guest speakers to support own thesis  makes logical arguments Grading Criteria  articulates complexities of the issues We believe that good evaluation of student work  generates critical questions not addressed is an art and not a science. The grading system fully by authors or speakers we use attempts to be as explicit as possible re-  applies principles and generalizations al- garding the ways in which you are evaluated. ready learned to new information

While it may vary slightly from assignment to 4. Connections: assignment, most of your work will be graded on  demonstrates an understanding of the ways the following four criteria: 1) Form, 2) Content, in which issues interrelate with each other 3) Interpretation and Analysis and 4) Connec-  integrates knowledge from diverse tions. The instructors consider superior work to sources be work that fulfills the following criteria:  compares ideas of authors of required readings with each other 1. Form:  makes connections between ideas raised in  extremely well organized required readings with those of guest  articulates ideas clearly and concisely speakers  correct grammar and spelling  takes new information acquired in Mexico  legible and effectively integrates it with prior  accurate citation of readings and speakers knowledge and experiences (using footnotes or endnotes and bibliog-  synthesizes and integrates information and raphy) ideas

2. Content  includes an articulate statement of your thesis and/or questions for further explo- ration  demonstrates accurate knowledge of the subject  scales down information to what is most important

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Late Assignments If the work is not completed by that date, the You must submit assignments on time. If you grade for the course becomes a 0.0. It is your re- need an extension, you must talk to the instruc- sponsibility to see that the Incomplete form is tor(s) in advance to negotiate a new deadline. If completed and returned to the Augsburg Col- you have not been given an extension in advance lege Registrar’s Office. and you turn in a late assignment, your grade will be docked. No assignments will be accepted Course and Program Evaluations more than two weeks after the original deadline; Please note: Professors and program staff will a “0” will be given after that. Assignments due NOT be allowed to see your evaluations of the near the end of the semester will not be accepted courses and program before grades are sub- after the last day of the semester. mitted. However, in order to ensure 100% completion of course evaluation forms and the over- Excused Absences all semester program, you must submit those Religious holidays and documented illness consti- BEFORE your transcript will be released. tute excused absences. You are responsible for getting class notes and making up any work that Transcripts was missed. To get your grades sent to your home school, you will need to create an account at Parchment Doc- Honesty Policy ument Exchange. You do not need to make a re- You are expected to follow the Augsburg Honesty quest at this point. When the semester is over Policy, which you will find in the Appendices of Augsburg will forward a transcript to your home this guide. Except when the assignment expressly institution. Instructions are provided in the Tran- encourages group work, it is assumed that all scripts Questionnaire located in your Global Gate- course work will be your own. You are not to way account. copy the work of others. Your name on assignments will be taken as your “pledge” that you have read the honesty policy, understand it, and are following it. The first occurrence of plagiarism will result in the failure of the assignment. A student who commits plagiarism a second time will fail the course.

Incompletes An incomplete grade may be given only in the case of serious emergency. To receive an incomplete grade, you must do the following: 1) receive permission from the course instructor; 2) complete and sign the Incomplete form stating the reasons for the request, the work required to complete the course, the plan and date for completing the work, and comments from the instructor; and 3) gain the approval of the Registrar at Augsburg and at the home school (if necessary). If permission is granted, the necessary work must be completed with enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the course instructor and the filing of a grade before the final day of the following semester.

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RELATED COMPONENTS OF THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Intensive Orientation Retreat/Seminar in In addition to learning from lectures, required Cuernavaca (Thurs., 15 - Thu., August 22, readings, guest speakers and excursions, we believe that we have much to learn from each other 2019) and that this learning takes place by discussing We will begin the semester with an intensive our own analyses of what we are reading, hear- week-long orientation seminar starting in Cuer- ing, and seeing, particularly with regard to cultur- navaca on the evening of Thursday, August al issues, such as cultural differences that impact 15. Throughout the week, you will be intro- people involved in social services, education and duced to Mexican history and culture(s) and other professional fields, as well as differences spend lots of time getting to know the other stu- that may impact you as foreigners in Mexico. dents and faculty of your program. This is essen- Therefore, we devote significant time to group tial to the construction of a healthy living/ discussion. learning environment. You will also be intro-

duced to some of the key issues that you will be Over the course of the semester, we strive to de- studying throughout the rest of the semester. velop a living and learning environment in which Moreover, this retreat/seminar will also include the interpersonal dynamics are consistent with an homestay orientation to prepare most of you the ideals of responsible global citizenship and to begin your rural homestays soon thereafter. social justice that we are studying and trying to

foster through the academic programs. Our edu- Week-long Seminar and Rural Homestay in the cational philosophy values personal experiences Nahua indigenous town Amatlan de Quetzalco- and recognizes that education involves question- atl as an Extension of Your Orientation to Mexi- ing oneself and the world. Hence, we try to fos- co (“Deep Dive” Extension of Orientation from ter an atmosphere in which you feel safe and Sat., August 24-Thurs., August 29) At the end of supported as you grapple with new realities and your orientation within the Cuernavaca area, you new questions about yourselves and the world in will travel a distance of 1.5 hours to the Nahua which we live. indigenous village of Amatlan de Quetzalcoatl for

approximately one week. This will be an out- In order to create this kind of healthy living/ standing place to take a “deep dive” into issues learning environment, students and staff will pe- that you will continue to learn about in your riodically participate in structured discussions different courses throughout the semester. For and activities designed to foment awareness and example, Amatlan is a fabulous place to learn responsible behavior with regard to issues of rac- about Mexican history and its legacy for the ism, sexism, heterosexism, classism, and intercul- struggles of indigenous peoples today. tural communication. While these activities may

sometimes take place outside of the formal Living/Learning Environment “classroom,” they are considered an integral part Our approach to education is multi-faceted. We of all courses and an essential part of the overall strive for holistic education that is experiential, academic program. Another element of building a intercultural, and rigorously academic. Many of sense of cohesion is sharing collective responsi- the courses include numerous excursions and bility for a few household chores. guest speakers.

Throughout the semester, there will be a few optional activities, such as group outings to water parks and other interesting and fun locations.

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Spanish They open their homes to students with a strong Although the courses that are not offered for desire for cultural exchange and solidarity. Most Spanish credit will be taught primarily in English, of them go out of their way to adapt to you, and you will have ample opportunity to practice and several have participated in vegetarian cooking improve your Spanish if you are not a native classes that we have offered so that they can Spanish speaker. Most of your class sessions will meet the needs of vegetarian students. For your involve and field trips or guest lectures in Spanish part, we ask that you open yourself to the experi- that will be translated for those who don't under- ence, accepting the positive and negative ele- stand. You are encouraged to speak Spanish as ments as well as and the unavoidable awkward much as possible, even while spending time in moments, remembering that different is not the CGEE study center. better or worse, just different.

Homestays During the urban homestays, typically one stu- Please note: due to potential renovation and dent will be placed per home to maximize oppor- construction of the Augsburg facilities in Mexi- tunities for cultural immersion. You will probably co, you may be asked to stay with host families be housed with families in the same neighbor- for much or all of the semester rather than just hoods, although if you are conducting an intern- one month or half of the semester. As soon as ship, you may be placed with a family that lives we find out, we will let you know. closer to the internship site. You will most likely live in a working-class neighborhood that has a Your urban homestay with a Mexican family is an history of community organizing. essential part of the semester program. You will have time to practice your Spanish with native For LGBTQ students, we have a small number of speakers, but more importantly, you will experi- lesbian and gay households and lesbian and gay- ence the diverse realities of Mexican life. You friendly families who host students in different will most likely experience firsthand how the is- neighborhoods throughout Cuernavaca. In addi- sues raised in the classroom and on visits inform tion, we have a few “recovery-informed homes” and are informed by the daily lives of your host for students who are in recovery from alcohol families. Most of you will start your urban and other drug addictions. homestay after your first intensive Spanish course ends and after the week-long trip to If it is important to you to be placed in a lesbian Mexico City, which ends on Fri., Oct. 11. If you and gay-friendly home or if you are in recovery would like or need a longer homestay, please from any kind of alcohol or drug addiction, be contact Homestay Coordinator Lisanne Morgan sure to indicate that on the Homestay Form at [email protected] and cc cgeemexi- (which will be sent to you via email shortly) along with any allergies to pets, special dietary require- [email protected] ments, and other preferences regarding your In an effort to facilitate student contact with peo- homestay. Please return your completed form to ple from the Mexican working class, CGEE has Lisanne Morgan at [email protected] gand relationships with families of modest means. Past cc [email protected] as early as possible. students have found the homestay to be one of their best experiences in Mexico. All of the families that receive students have been carefully chosen by CGEE staff and have participated in orientations and activities including a health and safety orientation, as well as a diversity orientation.

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Quotes from former students regarding their homestay experiences:

“I got a better feel for what real life is like in Mexico and learned a lot of things that can’t be learned from a book.”

“I now have a better idea of what Mexican family life is like– the good and the bad–and I’ve learned how to break down stereotypes of what it means to be a Mexican.”

“(It was) definitely the most important and meaningful experience of the whole program. Many relationships developed, and I had opportunities to do things I wouldn’t normally have done.”

“It was really a time to be able to observe cultural differences in opinions, behaviors, religion and way of life.”

“It helped my Spanish a lot, and broke bad stereotypes. It taught me a lot about Mexican culture and life. I learned so much during those three weeks that would not have been possible by staying in the program house. It strengthened my commitment to fight pov- erty and oppression. My host mother was a great inspiration for me. I learned about food, relationships, music and much more.”

“I liked my family stay. It was hard at times, but very good for me and my Spanish. I feel much closer to Mexico and the people because of it. I felt like a guest in my family sometimes, but felt very welcome. I learned so much about commitment to each other and gained a better understanding of Mexican life and culture .”

“I really enjoyed my overall experience with the host families. There were some frustrations, but overall I made long lasting relationships and made everlasting memories. I learned the value of family in Mexican terms, and truly got to see how closely knitted this family was. Also, I got to see the true working class family, and learn about their struggles, history, and social movements that they were involved in.”

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TENTATIVE CALENDARS AND SCHEDULES

Please note that these dates are subject to change

Prior to the Semester

June 1 Registration deadline (seeCourse Selection Questionnaire in your Global Gateway account)

June 1 Deadline for Internship Application and initial Independent Study Proposal (see ques- tionnaires in your Global Gateway account)

July 30 Deadline to complete the Travel Plans questionnaire located in your Global Gateway account

Registration Deadlines

Wed., September 4 Last day to switch Spanish classes for first or only Spanish course!

Fri., September 6 The last day to add a class (including changing a Spanish course level)

Fri., September 6 Last day to drop a class without “Withdrawal" notation on transcript.

Fri., November 8 The last day to withdraw from a class (with “W” for “Withdrawal” on your transcript).

Semester Schedule

Thurs., August 15 Arrival at Mexico City airport or Cuernavaca airport by 3:00pm. If you need to arrive on August 14 you may stay in our facilities overnight for free. However, please contact us at [email protected] and [email protected] to make arrangements.

August 15-22 Orientation in and around Cuernavaca.

August 24-29 Rural Homestay and Seminar in the Nahua village Amatlan de Quetzalcoatl.

August 30-Sept. 1 Day off after travel;- 3 day weekend to rest before formal Spanish classes begin.

September 2-6 First full week of semester program with Spanish classes and all other courses.

Wed., Sept. 4 The last day to add a class (including changing a Spanish course level).

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Semester Schedule (con’t)

Fri., September 6 Last day to drop a class without “Withdrawal" notation on transcript.

September 16 Mexican Independence Day. Holiday.

September 14-16 3-day weekend related to Mexican Independence Day. No classes on Mon., September 16

Specific dates TBC: Mexico City trip Interdisciplinary educational seminar in Mexico City related probably from October 7-11 to all courses. Probably Monday, October 7 until Friday, Oc- tober 11. Details to be provided after arrival in Mexico.

Oct. 31-November 4 5-day weekend for Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations. Thursday to Monday off.

November 16-18 Mexican Holiday (no classes on Mon., Nov. 18); 3-day weekend related to the Mexican Revolution

November 28 Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. (There are Spanish classes on this day but also probably a celebration with dinner with host families & staff.)

November 25-29 Last week of classes and wrap-up of semester in Cuernavaca.

Fri., November 29 Last day of program; activities will end by 6:00 pm.

Sat., November 30 Day to pack and say goodbye to people.

Sun., December 1 Last meal provided at breakfast. Students depart for home or for independent travel within Mexico. Rides to the airport will be provided on this day if there are enough people to warrant sending a van. Otherwise, we will provide a direct bus ticket to the airport for whichever day you are traveling.

December 1-13 Optional days to travel within Mexico. You may store your luggage in CGEE facilities until 2:30 pm on Fri., Dec. 13.

December 13 Students must vacate the CGEE program house and get belongings from storage by 2:30pm. If you need to make other arrangements in order to stay longer, contact CGEEMexi- [email protected]

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*Typical Daily Schedule during the five weeks of the first intensive Spanish course (from Mon., Sept. 2 – Thurs., Oct. 3)

Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.

7:15 – Desayuno Desayuno Desayuno Desayuno Desayuno 7:45 am

8:00 – Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Internship or Art or other Almost 10:50am studying or a excursions always class several times free throughout semester

11:15am A non-Spanish INS 492 at Free for INS 492 at Internship Art or other Almost – 1:30pm course or Casa Augs- internships Mexican uni- or studying or excursions always guest speaker burg or studying versity a class several times free or excursion throughout semester

1:30 – Comida Comida Comida Comida Comida Comida Comida 2:15pm

2:15 - Free Free Free for Internship Internship or Possible excur- Almost 4:15pm internships Seminar studying or a sion continues always class free

4:15 – A non-Spanish A non-Spanish Free for A non-Spanish Internship or Possible excur- Almost 6:30pm course or course or internships course or free sion continues always guest speaker guest speaker guest speaker free or excursion or or excursion or or excursion or free free free

6.30 – Cena Cena Cena Cena Cena 7:00pm

After Free Free Free Latin Dance Latin Dance Free Free 7:00pm class class

*This schedule is just to give you a rough idea what a given week could look like. It is subject to change.

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Tentative Schedule by Month

August

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September

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October

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November

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DOCUMENTATION

Passport Requirements As a further safeguard, we ask that you bring to Be sure to obtain a passport if you do not have Mexico a certified copy of your birth certificate one. If you have one, be sure that it is valid (see above where this is described) in case you through June 1, 2020. need to reapply for a lost passport during the semester. To obtain a new passport, you need the following: If you are under the age of 18, or are not a U.S.  Original birth certificate with an embossed citizen or permanent resident, please contact seal, our Minneapolis office, as there are special doc- OR umentation procedures you will need to follow.  An old U.S. passport (even if it has expired), OR Visa Requirements and Tourist Cards  A certified copy of your birth certificate with (Important!) the Health Department seal of the state of Mexico: U.S. citizens and permanent residents birth. This can be obtained from the county can stay in Mexico as tourists for six months (180 clerk in the county in which you were born days) without any sort of visa. Upon arrival in for a small fee. (Note: A birth registration or Mexico (or on the plane), you will receive a tour- hospital certificate is not acceptable.) ist card, which you will complete and present to AND immigration authorities. If asked on the form,  Valid identification, such as a driver’s license. please indicate that your occupation is student  Check payable to the Department of State but the purpose of your trip is “tourism.” While for $110 (10 year passport) plus a $25 execu- you are obviously planning to study in Mexico, tion fee to the facility processing the pass- you will not be enrolled in a Mexican university port application. and therefore may use the standard tourist card  Two identical passport photographs rather than having to apply for a special student visa. To renew your passport, you will need:  Your most recent passport When you go through Customs, be sure to tell  Two identical passport photos the Mexican immigration officer that you would  A $110 fee, payable to the U.S. Department like to be given 180 days. There will not be a of State place to indicate that on your form, so be sure to ask. For complete information and application forms, see http://travel.state.gov/passport/ Along with the tourist card, you will need to pre- passport_1738.html sent your passport. It is helpful to bring a photocopy of the first page of your passport to carry Once you receive your passport, upload a copy of with you in Mexico as identification. When you the photo page to your Global Gateway account. get to Cuernavaca, you will be able to store your Also make a copy of the photo page. to carry passport and tourist card in the safe. Be sure to with you (in a separate place from your passport) keep the tourist card, since CGEE staff will have when you travel. to pay for it later and since you will have to present it to Mexican immigration officials in order to leave Mexico.

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SAFETY AND SECURITY

Throughout the course of the semester there are While violent crime has been on the increase in opportunities to visit different parts of the coun- recent years, particularly due to drug cartel- try, including the capital, Mexico City (known as related violence, the homicide rates in Mexico “CDMX”), which claims to be the largest city in are lower than those in many U.S. cities. the world with a population that is estimated at more than 23 million. It is a diverse city rich For several years, the U.S. government has been with innumerable museums and other cultural issuing and updating a Travel Advisory for Mexi- attractions. However, as in any large metropolis, co, along with many other countries. At the there are safety issues both in CDMX and Cuer- same time, some other countries issue travel ad- navaca. Our staff in Mexico lives here and loves visories about the U.S. What is most important is it. We welcome you to a wonderful location and that the U.S. government does not tell people to want to assure you that we stay informed about avoid the country of Mexico as a whole but ra- health and safety issues. We take every means ther to “exercise increased caution” while travel- possible to ensure your well-being, including ing, which is ideal for travel anywhere within the providing you with a thorough health and safety world. Over 25 million U.S. citizens continue to orientation upon your arrival to Cuernavaca, as visit Mexico, and close to 1.5 U.S. citizens live well as the detailed information below. permanently in Mexico. Most foreigners visit here and return home with very positive experi- There is other useful information available in the ences to share, and the U.S State Department Resources Section of Global Gateway account. continues to encourage U.S. students to engage These resources are: in study abroad in Mexico.  Emotional Health and Study Abroad  Wellness Plan for Study Abroad Augsburg’s CGEE-Mexico has successfully run  International Travel and Health Insurance programs since 1979 for students and profes-  Alcohol Abroad Awareness sionals, and has programs scheduled in the same  Helpful Videos for International Travel locations throughout the coming year. As faculty and staff, we will continue to monitor the situa- Registering with the U.S. Department of tion and will not hesitate to cancel or reroute State programs, if needed, to secure the safety of stu- CGEE will register you with the U.S. DOS prior to dents and travel seminar participants. departure from the U.S. in case any emergencies occur while you are in Mexico. The decision to continue programming in Cuer- navaca, Mexico City, most of the state of More- Security Concerns in Mexico in Light of Re- los, Mexico City, Puebla, and other locations has been made with careful consideration of cent Drug-Related Violence in Mexico As you have undoubtedly heard, there are seri- risk. Although there has been highly publicized, ous security concerns in Mexico, just as there drug-related violence in Cuernavaca, it has not are in the United States and many coun- been directed at international students, foreign tries. Generally, it is not the whole country that tourists, or foreign residents of the city. There is unsafe but rather specific places and behav- has been no random drug violence that has iours within a given state in each country. This is placed the general public at risk. true of Mexico and specifically the state of Mexi- co.

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As staff who live here full time, we feel very com- In-Country Health/Safety Orientation fortable inviting others to come join us. We Upon arrival in Mexico, all trip participants are would not do so if it was thought for a moment given an extensive health and safety orientation that we were putting any of you at risk. by one of CGEE’s staff members. This orientation

covers topics from drinking water, to the insects The safety and security of students and partici- they might see, how to deal with catcalls on the pants is the highest priority for the Center for street, withdrawing money from ATMs and emer- Global Education and Experience, and we do not gency response. At the end of the orientation, see any fundamental changes affecting student participants are asked to read and sign a “Health safety in the city and the areas where program and Safety Agreement” form. travel takes place. However, any violence is a cause for concern and, as would be necessary in Additional Security Measures in Light of any large urban area, precautions have been tak- Drug-Related Violence en to address the safety and security issues. We In addition, in light of the recent drug-related will provide you with very specific guidelines to violence, we urge you to follow the following risk follow for your personal responsibility in reduc- reduction measures: ing risks of illness and violence, and you will be  Carry a charged cell phone with airtime on it immediately notified of any heightened risk to at all times, so that we can reach you and you your health, safety and/or security. can reach us in case of emergency. You can U.S. State Department Advisory also use this phone to call radio taxis (see The U.S. State Department posts advisories for below). It will be programmed with CGEE countries across the globe to inform U.S. citizens staff home numbers, on-call numbers, emer- about the security situation while traveling. The gency numbers, radio taxi numbers, and oth- Travel Advisory system lists Mexico at a Level 2 er numbers you may need. CGEE will provide Advisory (on a 1-4 scale, 1 being “Exercise nor- you a cell phone upon arrival in Cuernavaca mal precautions” and 4 being “do not travel”). unless you have your own cell phone that you want to use in Mexico and provide us with The general country alert for Mexico is “exercise that number . You will need to pay a deposit increased caution due to crime.” of U.S. $30 for the CGEE cell phone, and the money will be returned to you when you re- Some areas within Mexico have been identified turn the phone after the program ends. as increased risk, including the state of Morelos,  We will set up a WhatsApp group so that we where our study center is located, due to gang can communicate easily. activity. Here there is a Level 3 Advisory:  When taking taxis, always call and take radio “reconsider travel.” taxis, as they are much less risky than flag- ging taxis off the street because RADIO TAXIS CGEE-Mexico exercises the cautions cited on the (such as Radio Taxi Monarca, with which we State Department website, and does not travel have a special agreement) have to conduct to the states to which travel is not recommend- criminal background checks on their drivers ed. A more complete description of our safety and also report to base every time they pick and security may be found below. up and drop off passengers, whereas there is no control of taxis you flag on the street. Do not flag down taxis on the street because their drivers have not passed a crime screening, and there have been reported problems in Cuernavaca. Female students: we discourage you from taking an Uber alone at night.

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This is also important in Mexico City, where The recommended list includes places where there has been taxi-related crime. Instead, we know the owners. Remember, there are students should take “taxis de sitio” (taxis LOTS of fun things to do in Cuernavaca other from a stand at the airport and in bus termi- than going out to bars and discos. There are nals, etc.) or call radio taxis because the taxi movie theaters and activities you can engage drivers in these services must report every in with your host families. time that they pick up and drop off a passen-  At Casa Augsburg, do not leave the front ger, which provides greater security to pas- doors open and do not buzz people in or sengers. open the front doors without first looking at  After dark and before sunlight, do not walk or the security camera monitor to see who is take buses. Rather, take radio taxis when it is there. dark out! After calling the radio taxi to pick  DO NOT give out our addresses or phone you up, WAIT INSIDE until the taxi arrives numbers to people you meet. Get their num- before going out to the street and immedi- bers instead if you want to contact them. ately getting in the taxi. We will reimburse Please, be extremely responsible in this any radio taxi expenses related to the pro- matter. gram, while you are obviously responsible for  Do not buy, sell or use illegal drugs or hang expenses in going out on your own when it's out with people who do. Mexico treats mari- not program-related. juana as if it were cocaine, so do not buy or  Ask CGEE-Mexico faculty and staff and other smoke it, even if it is legal in your home local people about the safety of places you state. If you do so, you not only put yourself intend to visit. and Augsburg University at risk, you will also  Avoid The Bull and/or Sophia, which has be sent home from the program. If you get opened and closed over time, but is known caught, you will face consequences with Mex- for using roofies. Most importantly, former ican authorities. CGEE cannot bail you out, in students were roofied and then sexually as- the case you are arrested. saulted there. As you hear of incidents like  Do not associate with anyone you think may this from people you meet, tell the staff and be involved in selling, buying, and/or consum- other students so that we can all reduce our ing drugs. Do not go to their homes or busi- risks. nesses. Avoid all contact with them.  Also avoid the following bars/clubs: El Atico  Do not drink to excess. Excessive drinking (closed in Spring 2018 but may reopen), puts you at greater risk. While the drinking Drea’s Karaoke Bar on Avenida Vicente age in Mexico is 18, IF you drink, be very care- Guerrero, La Patrona, Plaza Marina, on ful about how much you drink. Recent studies Avenida Rio Mayo (where a shooting oc- have demonstrated that students abroad curred), La Terazza, in The Antonio Barona tend to drink far more than they do at home. neighborhood (La Terazza has experienced For your own safety, please be the exception several shootings within the last few to that rule! months, and is known for racist and discrim-  Do not travel to Acapulco or anywhere inatory practices), & Vice Nightclub on Rio else in the state of Guerrero, including Taxco Mayo 502: Employees have been accused of or Zihuatenejo/Ixtapa, as there are strict trav- using date rape drugs against foreigners. el warnings there. You should always check  Avoid going to discos and nightclubs until the the travel list below, as well as the U.S. State violence subsides, as many nightclubs have Department website before travelling outside staff who sell drugs and therefore could of Cuernavaca. Also email your travel contact suffer violent attacks. Only go to places on a information to CGEE staff. recommended list that staff will give you.

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Despite this long list of “DO NOTs,” please know Uber in Mexico. Many of you may be used to that students, staff and faculty regularly go out using Uber at home. However, Ubers are not con- to safe places and have a wonderful time! You sidered to be as safe in Mexico, particularly since are not going to be locked into your houses; you Uber does not do security screenings of their just need to be careful about what you do and drivers. Female students should NOT take Ubers where you go, so that you can reduce risks as you alone at night, just to be safe. Share your Uber make friends and explore Mexico. rides or take radio taxis instead since radio taxi companies screen their drivers. Emergency Contact Cards. You will be given a credit-card sized emergency contact card to carry You should avoid traveling alone and taking over- at all times. The card includes the phone num- night buses when traveling long distances in bers for lodgings in Mexico, as well as phone Mexico, as there have been reported incidents numbers for CGEE staff members and emergency on overnight buses in certain regions of the coun- numbers (police, hospitals, ambulance, try. etc). Additionally, the card has phone numbers for local authorized taxi companies with whom It is very important that our staff be able to reach we have a contract, specifically for security pur- you in case of an emergency. Therefore, you are poses. required to complete a Travel Information Form and email it to the CGEE staff before you travel U.S. Government Assistance (should you lose outside of Cuernavaca your passport, for example): ([email protected] and lutter- U.S. Embassy Mexico City, Mexico [email protected]). You are also required to (01-55) 5080-2000 carry a charged cell phone with airtime on it at all [email protected] times so that we can reach you if necessary. https://mx.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/ Safes. We do NOT recommend carrying pass- State Department – Consular Affairs ports with you in Mexico, except for the visit to 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and any long- distance travel you conduct during spring Safe Taxis. As mentioned above, CGEE has a rela- break. There are small safe boxes in each room. tionship with one of Cuernavaca´s authorized taxi You may bring a personal lock if you would like to companies, Taxi Monarca: 777 321 2808 or 777 use those safes. 321 6155. Commonly referred to as “radio taxis,” these taxis are sent by a central headquarters to Cell Phones. CGEE will provide you with a Mexi- pick up and drop off customers at a fixed price. can cell phone upon arrival in Mexico UNLESS They have to report to headquarters when they you have your own cell phone to use (at your pick up and drop off passengers, and so that pro- own expense) and provide us with that number vides more security. In addition, all radio taxi em- so we can reach you when necessary. Upon arri- ployees have gone through police clearances and val in Cuernavaca, you will either give us your cell security screening, unlike Uber which does not phone number or a U.S. $30 deposit for one of have that practice. Taxi Monarca is familiar with our cell phones, which will be programmed with CGEE and the location of our houses, and is a reli- the phone numbers of radio taxis, CGEE-Mexico able, safe option for getting around the city faculty and staff phone numbers, and emergency (particularly after dark). We also recommend Ra- numbers, such as hospitals, police, etc. You will dio taxi Citlalili: 777 317 3776 receive your deposit back at the end of the semester when you return the phone. If you lose the phone, you will be provided with a new phone but forfeit your deposit.

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CGEE cell phones will have enough air time on More Travel Details Based on the U.S. State them for you to call radio taxis and make emer- Department Travel Advisory (In Case You gency calls. However, should you choose to use Plan to Travel Before and/or After Your Pro- the cell phones for personal use, you will need to gram) add airtime, which is easy to do. You can go to As mentioned earlier, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico any Oxxo, 7-Eleven, supermarket, etc. and give has warned against traveling to several places them your cell phone number, the name of the within Mexico (as well as other coun- company (Telcel), get the receipt, and then ask a tries). Fortunately for you, most of them are far staff member to reimburse you if the calls were from where you will be living and traveling, and related to program purposes. so they will not affect you. However, just in case you plan to travel before or after your program, On-Call System. Every evening and weekend you need to be aware of the places that you CAN- there is a designated “on call” staff member who NOT visit. This list is based on extensive research carries with her/him our “on-call cell phone.” of past incidents and should be taken seriously. This staff member can be reached at any time of the night to assist in any urgent situation. The Specific places listed in the “DO NOT TRAV- phone number for the “on call cell phone” is EL” section of the U.S. State Department widely distributed (on the weekly gmail calendar, Travel Advisory (You CANNOT visit these signs in the house, listed on your schedule and emergency contact cards, taught at orientation, places in Mexico! Doing so will result in your loaded into Mexican cell phones, etc). You also being sent home from the program at your have all staff’s home phone numbers and cell own expense.) phones in case the emergency cell phone does Out of the 32 states of Mexico, you may NOT not work for some reason or other. Just keep visit ANY LOCATION WITHIN the following five calling until you reach one of us, no matter what states: the hour if it is a serious emergency. Between 1. Colima 10:00 pm and 5:00 am, you can also talk with 2. Guerrero (this includes Acapulco, Taxco, Zi- one of the night watchmen who are at the huatenejo/Ixtapa; nowhere in the state) house. Their cell phone number while on duty is 3. Michoacán (this includes Morelia) 777 210 6390. 4. Sinaloa 5. Tamaulipas Night Watchmen. There is a night watchman on duty every night of the week between 10:00pm Additional states to generally AVOID with the and 5:00am. The night watchman does rounds of exception of a FEW SPECIFIC LOCATIONS our facilities and is stationed outside to monitor DEEMED SAFE: the neighbourhood activity. Again, the cell phone 1. Coahuila: Avoid most of the state. However, that they carry while on duty is 777 210 6390. you CAN visit Bosques de Monterreal, Parras The two watchmen, who alternate nights, are del Fuente, and Saltillo, as long as you do not Moises and Javier. travel outside of them between 1 and 6 a.m. Also NO patronizing adult clubs or gambling Security Cameras. The CGEE house has security establishments in this state. cameras in order to tape any activity in front of 2. Durango: You may visit Durango City. Do not our houses and to see who is at the doors before travel outside the city after daylight, and only opening them. These cameras add to our security use toll roads. State within the city limits be- and help reduce risks of crime. tween 1:00-6:00am.

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3. Nayarit: Avoid most of the state. The few 3. Mexico (Estado de Mexico, or State of Mex- exceptions of places that you CAN visit are ico, not Mexico CIty): Cities such as Metepec the Riveiera Nayarit (which includes Nuevo and Toluca are great, safe places to visit. Vallarta and Bahia de Banderas), Santa Maria However, DO NOT TRAVEL to the following del Oro, and Xalisco. IF you go there, ONLY towns: use major highways and do NOT travel be- a. Chalco tween cities after dark. Also, do not patron- b. Coacalco ize adult clubs or gambling establishments in c. Ecatepec this state. d. Ixtapaluca e. La Paz Netzahualcoyotl Generally speaking, you should not go to any f. Solidaridad place where government employees are prohib- g. Tlatlaya ited from traveling or patronizing due to violent h. Valle del Chalco crime and gang activity. In addition, DO NOT TRAVEL on any roads between the state of Morelos, particularly States You CAN VISIT but where you should through the towns of Huitzilac, Morelos and AVOID some specific locations and/or activities Santa Martha, Mexico State. Avoid the La- within the state: gunas de Zempoala National Park. The following list refers to specific places within 4. Morelos: No cities are mentioned. Do not states that are generally safe, such as the State travel on any roads from Huitzilac to Santa of Morelos. Just as in the United States or any- Martha, Estado de Mexico, including Lagunas where else, there are some places within a city de Zempoala National Park and surrounding or state that typically hold more or less risk than areas. (We do not go to these places as a pro- others. Therefore, while you can visit many areas gram, and you may not go either. They are in of the states listed below, you CANNOT go the a remote northern section of the state.) specific locations within each of the states men- 5. Nuevo Leon: You may visit the city of Mon- tioned here: terrey, as well as numerous other locations in 1. Chihuahua: Most areas of Ciudad Juarez the state, but investigate before you make are okay, as is the city of Chihua, and Nuevo travel plans to other towns or cities. Also, do Casas Grandes, but DO NOT TRAVEL to the not patronize adult clubs or gambling estab- following: lishments in this state. a. Within Ciudad Juarez city: West of the 6. Quintana Roo: Cancun, Tulum, and other street Eje Juan Gabriel and south of locations are safe, but DO NOT TRAVEL to the Boulevard Zaragoza after dark. following: b. Within Chihuahua city: the Morelos, Vil- a. Playa del Carmen (close to Cancun; south la, and Zapata districts. of there) c. Nuevo Casa Grandes: do not leave city b. The ferries that take people to and from limits at night. the island of Cancun (recent bombing on 2. Jalisco State: Ajic, Chapala, Guadalajara, one) Puerto Vallarta, and many other locations 7. Sonora: You may visit Guaymas, Puerto Pe- within the state are beautiful and ñasco, and other locations, but for Puerto safe. INVESTIGATE other locations in the Peñasco, you must use the Lukeville/Sonoyta state before making a decision about crossing during the day time and use main whether or not to visit them. Also, do not roads if you choose to do so. In general, the patronize adult clubs or gambling establish- U.S. State Department finds northern Sonora ments in this state. to have much lower rates of crime that cities closer to Sinaloa and other parts of the country.

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Please note that YOU CANNOT TRAVEL TO: a. The triangular region west of Nogales, east of Sonoyta, and north of Altar b. The eastern edge of the state of Sonora, bordering the state of Chihuahua c. South of Hermosillo, with the exception of cities of Alamos, San Carlos, Guaymas, and Empalme 8. Zacatecas: You may visit Zacatecas City during daylight hours, accessing it via toll roads. You must remain within the city between 1:00 and 6:00am.

Also, do not patronize adult clubs or gambling establishments in this state.

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HEALTH ISSUES

Please be aware that this program is physically It’s important to schedule your appointment right and emotionally demanding. For example: cli- away, if you haven’t already. If you don’t already matic changes; high temperature, and/or high have a regular family physician, google a list of humidity; change in altitude; exposure to unfamil- travel clinics in your area. iar bacteria due to change in diet; long days and intense schedules; and extended travel in Helpful Online Resources cramped vehicles.  US Department of State web pages on services for American citizens abroad: These factors, combined with potential strains www.travel.state.gov from culture shock, living away from regular sup-  Centers for Disease Control: http:// port groups of friends and families, and intensive www.cdc.gov/travel interaction with other group members can affect  World Health Organization: www.who.org your health in ways you do not anticipate, putting  International Society of Travel Medi- stress on the body and emotions which make you cine: www.istm.org more susceptible to illness. We ask that you as-  Travel Health Online: www.tripprep.com sess your physical and emotional health carefully.  HTH Worldwide: an insurance company that We encourage you to be open with yourself and specializes in insurance for international trav- with us regarding your health and medical histo- elers, offers advice on the issues you might ry. Giving prior consideration to how your travels encounter abroad in a series of short might affect you can be very important in main- Youtube videos. taining your health during the semester. Pre- existing or past conditions will not exclude you There is other useful information available in the from participating in the program; rather, in dis- Resources Section of your Global Gateway portal. cussing them now you are more likely to have a These resources are: healthier and more rewarding study abroad expe-  Emotional Health & Study Abroad rience.  Wellness Plan for Study Abroad  International Travel & Health Insurance If you are allergic to sulfa drugs, it is essential that  Alcohol Abroad Awareness you obtain and wear a Medic Alert bracelet or  Helpful Videos for International Travel necklace. Go to http://www.medicalert.org. Insurance See a Doctor before You Go Medical Insurance: As a Center for Global Educa- For recommended vaccinations and other health tion student, you will be covered by Augsburg Uni- precautions you should take before departing for versity’s Foreign Travel Abroad insurance. This plan your destination, please check the Centers for includes emergency travel, accident and sickness Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at http:// coverage, as well as assistance with lost travel doc- www.cdc.gov/travel/. Since we are not medical uments (plane tickets or passport). professionals, we cannot make recommendations that will be applicable to all individuals in all plac- For Emergency Assistance call Seven Corners es, so you should make those decisions with a (worldwide) at +1-317-818-2097, or call toll-free in doctor. If you have ongoing health issues, it would the U.S. at 844-344-2360. Account number: be wise to check with your regular doctor about LTG273330. vaccines and other precautions.

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For more information, see: In the event that you do become sick, however,  EIIA Webpage there is competent and professional medical care  Seven Corners Webpage available in Cuernavaca, and in most cases these diseases can be treated with common antibiotics.  FAQ

 Summary of Benefits HIV/AIDS  Member Card Students should also be aware that the state of Morelos (where Cuernavaca is located) has the In a few cases, our insurance will have a relation- third- highest rate of HIV/AIDS infection in Mexico. ship with the healthcare provider or facility, and If you plan on being sexually active while in Mexico, will process the claim directly. However, in the you should be aware of this and use protection to event this is not the case, you will probably need to reduce the risk of HIV infection. pay for the services up-front, and be reimbursed by the insurance company (see information on above Dengue Fever link). To be safe, you should keep all receipts relat- Dengue fever has recently been found in More- ed to the injury/illness. See: los, mainly in the south and in rural areas, but  https://www.sevencorners.com/eiia (Claim also in Cuernavaca. No vaccine is available, but Process tab) travelers can reduce their risk by applying insect  Reimbursement form repellent to both skin and clothing. The most  Policy/Certificate Number: LTG273330. effective repellents are those containing N,N- diethylmetatoluamide (DEET). Please note that this emergency health insurance does not cover pre-existing conditions. Zika Virus

Zika virus is primarily spread to people through Common Health Issues in Mexico mosquito bites. Currently, there is no vaccine to Staff and students at the Center for Global Educa- prevent or medicine to treat Zika. Zika causes a tion and Experience in Cuernavaca have experi- relatively mild illness, and the most common enced a number of minor health problems. Most of symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, or these problems have been gastrointestinal and par- asitic infections. Although we have not had any red eyes; four in five people who acquire Zika reported cases among students for over five years, infection may have no symptoms. the most serious problem in the past has been Ty- phoid Fever. Typhoid is caused by a type of Salmo- CGEE Mexico follows the CDC/U.S. Government nella (Salmonella-typhi) which is endemic to Mexi- recommendations and alerts and will provide co and has been a particular problem in Cuernava- updates as needed. ca over the past several years. Typhoid is trans- mitted through food and water that have been con- Other Health Concerns taminated with infected human feces. The altitude is high in both Cuernavaca (6,000 feet) and in Mexico City (7,300 feet). That, com- CGEE does everything in its power to protect staff pounded with culture shock and the overall in- and students from illness, including periodic tests tensity of the program, may make you tire easily. of cooking personnel, bacteriological studies of the In general, you should drink three times as much water and kitchens, constant vigilance of hygiene water as you normally do in order to avoid dehy- and sanitary conditions of the houses, and educa- dration. tional work with students and host families. Ty-

phoid and other gastrointestinal infections can be prevented by being careful about what you eat and drink and practicing proper hygiene (which includes the regular washing of water bottles).

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Also be aware that pollution in Mexico City is a Hepatitis A:The Centers for Disease Control rec- problem year round, but it is especially acute dur- ommends that travelers to Mexico and Central ing the dry season (October - May). If you have a America receive an immune globulin (IG) shot or history of respiratory illness, heart problems or Hepatitis A vaccine for protection against Hepati- allergies, you could experience complications tis A. According to the CDC, travelers to Mexico while there. While strenuous walking is not a reg- and Central America are at high risk for Hepatitis ular part of the program, there could be an occa- A, especially if travel plans include visiting rural sion when this is necessary to reach a certain lo- areas and extensive travel in the countryside or cation. Varying road conditions can at times make eating in settings of poor sanitation. A study has anticipating this very difficult, although our field shown that many cases of travel-related Hepatitis staff will keep you informed whenever possible. If A occur in travelers to developing countries with your particular health condition makes this a con- “standard” itineraries, accommodations, and cern, please be prepared to communicate your food consumption behaviors. Hepatitis A vaccine limitations to the academic coordinators. is preferred for persons who plan to travel re- peatedly or reside for long periods of time in in- Inoculations termediate or high-risk areas. Immune globulin is Check with your doctor about the timing for all of recommended for persons of all ages who desire the inoculations and their side-effects (e.g., ty- only short-term protection. The vaccine requires phoid and Hepatitis B inoculations require a series a series of injections, the first of which must take of shots or pills over several weeks or months; place at least four weeks prior to travel. The im- Hepatitis A inoculation requires a second inocula- mune globulin is a single dose shot. Because it tion -6 12 months after the first injection). You offers only short-term protections, it should be may find it helpful to call the Centers for Disease administered shortly prior to travel. Our most Control (CDC) (888/232-3228 or 404/639-2572) recent information, however, says that immune and listen to their extensive recorded information globulin is in very short supply. about health risks and precautions for international travelers, or visit the CDC web page at Malaria: Of the places you are going, the possi- http://www.cdc.gov. bility of contracting malaria is fairly low. Howev- er, some travelers to Mexico have opted to take Typhoid immunization is required. We require an anti-malaria prophylactic. According to the students to have had a typhoid immunization Centers for Disease Control, Primaquine is the within the last three years. The immunization preferred antimalarial drug in Mexico. Ato- must be completed at least two weeks before ar- vaquone/proguanil, chloroquine, doxycycline, riving in Mexico. Again, if you have already been and mefloquine are alternative choices. immunized, inoculation must have occurred within the last three years. The Typhoid vaccine does Healthcare Providers not guarantee absolute protection from Typhoid The Center staff in Cuernavaca has done exten- since there are over 100 strains of the disease. It sive research on health providers in the area and does, however, offer some protection, and doc- can give you recommendations for general care, tors have noticed a lessening of the severity of gastroenterology, gynecology, ear, nose and symptoms and quicker recovery from Typhoid throat, mental health, and homeopathy. In addi- among those U.S. patients who had received the tion, the Center has established an ongoing rela- inoculation. tionship with several specialists, some of whom are English speaking.

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There are also several prestigious, well-equipped, There are also regular Al-Anon meetings in Eng- modern hospitals only a 15-20 minute drive from lish on Tuesdays from 12:15-1:15pm at St. the CGEE facilities. Program participants can re- Michael’s Episcopal Church, Calle Minerva #1, ceive quality out-patient or emergency care at Colonia Vista Hermosa (right around the corner these hospitals at a reasonable cost. from the Superama on Avenida Río Mayo). There are Al-Anon meetings in Spanish at the same loca- In order to locate a specialist in Cuernavaca or tion on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from somewhere where you are traveling in Mexico, 5:30-7:00pm. Since meeting places and times you may find it helpful to search online using change, check with local staff and also look online Doctoralia, which will also tell you if the doctor for updated local information. In addition, there speaks English. The link is: https:// are online Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Al- www.doctoralia.com.mx/ Anon groups and meetings that you can attend via the Internet. For example, past students have Alcohol and Drug Abuse participated in the following: Recovery Chat, AA (FYI: Locations and Times of Meetings Can and Al-Anon. Change) Some former students recommend the online app As mentioned earlier, alcohol abuse is a serious Sober Grid, which is open to people in recovery health risk. Therefore, while those of you who from alcohol and other drug addictions. It is not are over 18 are allowed to drink, as per local solely 12-Step based, although many members laws, we encourage you to develop a social life are in AA, NA, and Smart Recovery, etc. that does not depend upon alcohol. Some of you may be in recovery from drug or alcohol addic- Mental Health tions, and others of you may decide that you If you are seeing a therapist or psychiatrist at need to seek out a recovery program while in home, be sure to inquire as to whether or not it is Cuernavaca. feasible for you to have online sessions via Skype or another format while you are in Mexico. Some The Grupo Delicias AA/NA meetings are held eve- therapists are open to this, and that way you can ry day at 7:30pm at St. Michael’s Episcopal continue to work with the person whom you al- Church, Calle Minerva #1, Colonia Vista Hermosa ready know. If, on the other hand, you want to (right around the corner from the Superama on see a psychologist or psychiatrist in Mexico, we Avenida Río Mayo). can refer you to English-speaking professionals who have been recommended by past and cur- If you are an alcoholic or drug addict, we highly rent students. Unless your own insurance from encourage you to let staff know in advance so home (not the travel insurance) covers it, you will that we can support you in your recovery pro- need to pay for that out of pocket (approximately cess. US $37-$53 per session, depending on the therapist or doctor, plus your cab rides (US $3-$5 each BEFORE departing for Mexico, please contact way). Previous students have been happy with CGEE-Mexico Site Director Ann Lutterman- the attention that they have received here. Aguilar ([email protected]) so that the Past students have also taken advantage of online Mexico team can work with you to support your chat groups and online support group meetings a recovery. We also encourage you to "come out" variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, to your peers so that they can be supportive of and other mental health issues. One website that you. has many different online support groups and chats on a variety of issues is the Daily Strength.

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Another is Healthful Chats, which hosts a wide Play it safe! You will learn to eat and drink wisely variety of chatrooms and support groups for is- once you’re in Cuernavaca. At some point during sues such as anxiety bipolar disorder, body dys- the semester, you will undoubtedly have some morphic disorder, depression, eating disorders, stomach upset. Some students have opted to gender identity, OCD, and PTSD. take an antibiotic to prevent diarrhea (two such options are bactrim, a sulfa drug, or doxycycline, The inclusion of these sites here is not intended a form of tetracycline). These only prevent cer- as an endorsement but rather a way to share tain types of diarrhea disease, so hygiene and some of the resources available and to make you avoidance measures remain important even if aware of the plethora of resources on the world- antibiotics are used. You may want to bring wide web. along a probiotic like acidophilus or lactobacillus and take a capsule daily as a preventative meas- If you find other resources that you like better, ure. Probiotics are available over the counter in please let us know, and we will include them in health stores and pharmacies in the U.S. and future versions of this guide. Mexico. These suggestions, along with bananas, which are always on hand, are helpful. Note: Diarrhea, Cholera, Typhoid and Dysentery drugs such as Lomotil, Paragoric, and Kaopectate Prevention are not recommended because they can be dan- You will be given more information about this gerous in the case of infectious diarrheas. once you get to Mexico, but in general, you should follow certain rules for eating and drinking:  Drink bottled or boiled water (available at the house and in your family stay), or bottled drinks, including soda or bottled juice.  All meat and fish should be well cooked. Avoid salads and any kind of raw vegetables unless the greens/vegetables have been washed and then soaked in a disinfectant solution. (The cooks at Casa Augsburg disin- fect the fresh fruits and vegetables they serve to you.)  Be very careful about what you eat in restaurants, and don’t eat food from street ven- dors. For example, fruit that you peel is the safest bet; drinks with ice can be bad if the ice is not made from bottled water, etc.

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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE INFORMATION

Your program fees do not cover your travel costs Should you decide to stay for a few days after to and from Mexico. You are responsible for the program ends, please remember that no making your own arrangements to and from the meals will be provided after breakfast on Sun- airport in either Cuernavaca or Mexico City. We day, December 1, and that you must vacate your ask all participants to arrive by 3:00pm on the room by 12:00pm on Monday, December 2. date of your arrival.

Storage after the end of the semester We will arrange for one or two pick-up times at a You may make arrangements to store your be- meeting point in the Mexico City airport, and, if longings in one of our facilities. However, please necessary, a pick-up at the Cuernavaca airport, note that CGEE takes no legal responsibility for which has limited flights from the United States. items lost or stolen while in storage. In addition, These times will be based on the arrival times of you must arrange to collect your items from all group members. storage during office hours: Monday-Friday,

9:00am-2:30pm. In order to coordinate appropriate meeting times, you will need to notify us of your travel plans as soon as you have your flight information using the Flight Information questionnaire in your Global Gateway account.

The last day of classes is Friday, November 29, when we will probably finish around 6:00pm. Sat- urday, November 30 will be free for you to pack and say goodbye before departing on Sunday, December 1. The Center will provide transportation to the airport in Mexico City on Sunday, De- cember 1.

If you depart on a different day, you must make your own arrangements for transportation. Since you must allow at least two hours to get to the airport from Cuernavaca and are supposed to check-in between 2-3 hours in advance, we recommend that you choose a flight that leaves no earlier than 11:00am. If you must take an earlier flight, you may need to take the bus to the airport. There are comfortable direct buses from Cuernavaca to the airport that leave as early as 3:15am and cost approximately US $15.

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LOCALE AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Cuernavaca You will spend most of the semester in Cuernava- ca, a city known for its perennial springtime weather, making it a favorite vacation and weekend getaway for Mexico City residents. Located in the state of Morelos, Cuernavaca is about two hours south of Mexico City and two hours west of Puebla. Both the city and the state are important in Mexican history: the palace of the Spanish con- Weather Conditions queror, Hernán Cortéz, borders the central plaza In Cuernavaca, the climate will be sunny and in Cuernavaca; the state itself was named after pleasant (70° - 80° F) most days, often cooling at Father José María Morelos y Pavon, one of the least 10 degrees at night. There is a dry and a founders of the Mexican War of Independence rainy season. You will be there mostly during the against Spain in 1810; and Morelos is the birth- dry season (October-April). Please note that place of Emiliano Zapata, who led the cry “Land Mexico City is almost always cooler than Cuerna- and Liberty” in the Mexican Revolution of 1910 in vaca, especially at night, so be sure to pack a few the southern half of the country. Cuernavaca is warm clothes for your trip to Mexico City in Oc- also known for its role in innovative grassroots tober. It also gets a bit cold at the end of Novem- education, alternative health practices, Base ber-December. Christian Communities (“BCCs”), and economic cooperatives. North Americans, Japanese and You will also experience part of the rainy season Europeans are attracted to Cuernavaca’s numer- (May-October), so plan on rain in the afternoons ous Spanish language schools. (often 4:00 and onward).

Currency Exchange Housing The unit of currency is the peso. The exchange The Center for Global Education and Experience rate at the time of printing (May 2019) was ap- (CGEE) maintains one study center in Cuernava- proximately 18.77 pesos to US $1. However, the ca. The house is located in Colonia San Antón, a rate fluctuates. 15-minute walk to the main downtown area.

Time Our study center is called “Casa Augsburg,” for- The time is the same as U.S. Central Standard merly known as “Casa CEMAL,” which a few peo- time. Mexico also employs daylight savings, just ple may still call it. Casa Augsburg currently has as in the United States, although Mexico makes five bedrooms with bunk beds, six bathrooms, a the change in the fall a few weeks later than in dining room/living room, large back patio, ample the U.S. garden space, and a small library/study room equipped with a printer, three computers with Internet access, and additional Internet cables In order to get a better idea and wireless access for students who bring laptop computers. We are in the process of trying of what the houses look like, to get remodeling and construction approved, take the “CGEE-Mexico so please stay tuned for updates on that. house tour” at http:// www.youtube.com/watch?

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Marijuana is an illegal drug in Mexico and is strictly forbidden. Any students who use it or any other illegal drug while in Mexico will be sent home, as illegal drug use can jeopardize the college’s legal status in this country.

If you are 18 and older, you may legally drink alcoholic beverages in Mexico. Moderate consumption of beer and other alcoholic beverages is allowed in the dining room or living room of Casa Augsburg. However, drunk and disorderly conduct is not permitted. If you do drink, we urge you to not only be careful for yourself but also considerate of students who may be alcoholics and/or in recovery.

While we would like you to make yourself at home in the CGEE program house during the short time Casa Augsburg that you reside there, it is essential that you be respectful of the rest of the people who work at We encourage you to bring a laptop if you have the study center and of our neighbors. Therefore, one. We also strongly recommend that you con- we ask that you not give the phone numbers out sider property insurance for any theft or damag- to people that you have just met. Rather, it is es because if anything happens to it, you will be better to get their phone numbers and to call responsible for the cost of repairs or replace- them until you have a relationship of trust. ment, whether or not the damage is the result of your action or the action of another student, While you live with host families, you may use the staff person, or unknown person. library and computer services at Casa Augsburg between 7:00am and 10:00pm. Bedrooms are off There is a nearby Laundromat that charges ap- limits, as they may be used by other groups or be proximately US $4.00 for “full” service – wash, left alone so that the cleaning staff don’t have to dry and fold. do extra work. During homestays, you may not shower or sleep in Casa Augsburg. The Universal language school, which has a small swimming pool and racquetball court, is conven- You are encouraged to speak in Spanish as much as iently located on the same street as the CGEE possible. Several Augsburg staff members do not house. Also located on the same street are a speak English, so it is important not to speak a lan- bakery, two Internet cafés, four small grocery guage that the people around you would not un- stores, two stationery stores, a baseball field/ derstand. park, a Zumba studio, a martial arts studio, a Pentecostal Church and the San Antón Catholic The Casa Augsburg kitchen is off-limits. There is a Church. refrigerator for students in the dining room at Casa Augsburg. House Rules Smoking is not permitted inside our study cen- Cell Phone Deposit ter. Students who smoke tobacco may do so Upon arrival in Cuernavaca, you will be asked for a outside in areas designated by the group. deposit of US $30 for your local cell phone if you need one. The deposit will be returned to you at the end of the semester unless you lose your phone.

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COMMUNICATION

Keeping in touch with family and friends is very Hence, you may want to advise family and friends important. You should also inform your study to take that into account when listing the price of abroad office and/or registrar where you can re- any given package on the customs slip. Some- ceive mail during the semester. Please see details times students have had to pay nearly half the about this earlier in this manual. cost of the birthday presents they have received in taxes! Visits by Family and Friends You are welcome to have family and friends visit Phones you during the semester. Be sure to see the list of hotels in this guide for suggestions of locations Phone Calls where they can stay. Calls to and from the United States: CGEE has a Vonage phone account through the Internet that Snail Mail allows us to make and receive unlimited calls as if Your mailing address in Mexico is: we were in Minneapolis. We have one of those J.H. Preciado # 314 phones in our office and one in the library in the Colonia San Antón house. For family and friends from the Twin Cuernavaca, Morelos Cities, this is a local call. For everyone outside of C.P. 62020 MEXICO the Twin Cities and within the United States, the call is a national long distance call. The Mexican postal service is often very slow. Allow up to three weeks for delivery of letters Calls within Mexico: In addition to the Vonage and small packages. Warning: In many cases, phone system, we also maintain Mexican phone packages don’t arrive or are held up in Customs, numbers for local calls within Mexico. Please note so we caution you about having anything valua- that if you are making a long distance call from ble sent through the mail! If someone does de- within Mexico, you must do so from a pay phone cide to send you a package, we recommend that and dial “01-and the area code” before the rest of they send it in a large envelope rather than a the number. However, you may receive long- box because boxes are almost always held up in distance calls from within Mexico and internation- customs, whereas envelopes tend to arrive ally at the phones in Casa Augsburg. For calls without hassle. through the Mexican phone lines, a recording will come on asking you for the correct extension; Although reliable, Federal Express and United please use the extension numbers below. Parcel Service are expensive and must be given the street address: J.H. Preciado #314, Colonia Phones lists with extension numbers are located San Antón, 62020, Cuernavaca, Morelos, MEXICO by all phones in Casa Augsburg. For calls through and phone number (777) 312-3578, ext. 101. the Mexican phone lines, a recording will come on asking you for the correct extension; please use It is also very important to know that the Mexi- the extension numbers below. Phones lists with can government charges an extremely high tax extension numbers are located by all phones in on most articles sent by mail from the United Casa Augsburg. States according to the assumed value of the items. Emergency Contact Information and Phone

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CGEE Mexico Offices Casa Augsburg

Calls from the U.S. Internet phone line: (612) 605-7230 Internet phone In and Canada  Ann Lutterman-Aguilar, Mexico Site Director: computer/study Ext. 105 room: (612) 605-7222  Naty Rosas, Office Manager: Ext. 101  Lisanne Morgan, Homestay and Internship Dining area: Coordinator: Ext. 102 (612) 605-7230,  Dining area: Ext. 109 and 110 ext. 109 or 110

Mexican phone line from U.S: 011-52-777-318-7799 or 011-52-777-312-3578

Numbers Computers, Email and Internet Access In the case of an emergency, if your family and Casa Augsburg has a printer and two PC comput- friends are having trouble reaching you, they can ers, all of which have Internet access, plus addi- call the CGEE office number that is a U.S. phone tional cables and wireless Internet access for line: 1-612-605-7230. (It is as if you were calling students who bring laptop computers. Minneapolis, MN.) If that is not successful, they can call the CGEE office in Minneapolis and leave In addition to our limited computer services, a message with as much information as possi- there are many Internet cafés nearby, including ble. During office hours (8:00am – 4:30pm Cen- one right up the street, where the cost is approx- tral Standard Time). After hours and on week- imately $10 pesos per hour. If you have a laptop ends, one of our Minneapolis staff members will computer, you are encouraged to bring it, along monitor an emergency cell phone at 612-817- with a card for wireless Internet access. 2830. Please note that there are frequent problems As stated previously, CGEE will provide a Mexi- with Internet service in Cuernavaca and that it can cell phone to you to use for security purpos- may be much slower than that to which you are es unless you already have your own phone that accustomed. Internet service also goes down works in Mexico (see section on Health and Safe- frequently, and so you should not count on hav- ty Matters). If people need to call you on a ing fast or constant Internet access. Mexican cell phone from the U.S., they should dial 011-52-1 BEFORE the 10-digit cell phone Library Resources number that begins with 777. There is a small library in Casa Augsburg. Howev- er, you will need to be able to access your col- However, this is much more expensive than call- lege/ university library online. Make sure you ing you on the internet-based Vonage phone line find out from your IT department how you can or via Skype. gain access from Mexico.

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INDEPENDENT TRAVEL

Long Weekends Upon arrival in Cuernavaca, you will be provided You may choose to travel to destinations such as with information regarding local tourist attrac- Guanajuato, Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, Queré- tions and potential day trips and weekend trips. taro, San Miguel de Allende, or other places dur- Universal Language School organizes optional ing your long weekends. In addition, we highly weekend trips, some of which have an additional recommend that you plan to travel for at least a fee. We encourage you to bring a travel guide week after the semester ends. such as Lonely Planet or The Berkeley Guide to Mexico (there are also many travel guides in our Optional Travel After the Program Ends library, though they are not all the most recent After the program ends, you may want to stay in editions). Mexico for an extra week in order to travel with other students, family members, or Weekend Travel friends. Popular destinations include Chiapas, On different weekends throughout the semester, Guadalajara, Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido, and there will be day trips to pyramids and beautiful Puerto Vallarta. We advise that you decide this cities, such as Cholula, Puebla, and Mexico City, before arranging your return date, as we have Tlaxcala, and Toluca. Some of these are manda- found that students often want to stay one tory for students taking ART/SPA 231 and option- more week but have already set their departure al for other students. You may also choose to plan date for immediately after the program your own day or overnight trips. Other popular ends. Keep in mind that most airlines charge US weekend destinations include Toluca and Queré- $100 or more for any date changes. taro. To give you an idea of prices, the bus ride to Mexico City takes about 1½ - 2 hours and costs Please remember that the last meal served will about US $8 one way. Modest hotel accommoda- be breakfast on Sunday, December 1. However, tions can often be found for US $15-50/person. you may make arrangements to store your belongings in our facility until 2:30pm on Friday, For safety reasons, we highly recommend that December 13 if you plan to travel within the re- students travel in pairs or small groups and gion. However, CGEE takes no legal responsibil- would strongly discourage you from traveling ity for items that are lost or stolen while in stor- alone or taking overnight buses. Acapulco is cur- age. In addition, you must arrange to collect your rently one of the most dangerous cities in the items from storage during office hours: Monday- world, so it is off limits. (See the list earlier in Friday, 10:00am-2:30pm. this manual regarding other locations that are off limits for travel.) If you choose to travel extensively, please be sure to budget accordingly. In the past, students It is very important that our staff be able to have traveled in small groups by bus to historical reach you in case of an emergency. Therefore, sites and ocean beaches, such as Puerto Escondi- we ask you to email your destination, means of do, Guadalajara, Oaxaca, and Veracruz. When travel, and contact information to the Mexican traveling overland on a careful budget, about US program staff before you travel outside of Cuer- $50 per day is sufficient for transportation, room navaca. Please send your travel information via and board (depending on where you go, as prices email to [email protected], orte- can vary quite a bit). You may want to allot extra [email protected], [email protected], and funds ($100-$300 recommended) for souvenir [email protected]. purchases, nightlife, emergencies or other ex- tras.

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Visits from Family and Friends Recommended Hotels As stated earlier, family and friends are more For Mexico City: (from the U.S., dial 011-52-55 than welcome to come and visit. The best times and then the phone number) are during the long weekends, fall break, and (within Mexico, dial 01, if long distance, then dial after the semester ends on November 29 due to 55, and then the phone number) the large number of speakers and excursions and the overall intensity of the academic program. Hotels near Mexico City Airport

Some students have commented in the past that Hotels Near Mexico City Airport they found visits by friends and family during Hotels from $40 – $150 USD regular program time to be extremely stress- Hotel Camino Real Aeropuerto ($$) (http:// ful. Absences due to travel with family and www.caminoreal.com/aeropuerto/index.html) friends do not count as excused absences. How- Puerto México No. 80, Col. Peñón de los Baños ever, family and friends are often able to attend Just across from the airport, Terminal 1 classes, listen to guest lectures, and participate in Tel: (55) 30-03-00-33 Fax: (55) 30-03-00-34 excursions with you. Hotels in Downtown Mexico City (approx. 20 minutes from the airport via author- A Note to Parents and Legal Guardians: We very ized taxi) much enjoy meeting you and would love to have you visit. It is important for you to know that Hotels from $10 – $20 USD sometimes parents’ visits during periods while Hostal Moneda (http://www.hostalamigo.com/ students have classes puts extra pressure on es) them, as they feel that they must entertain you in addition to trying to complete their course- Moneda 8, Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de Méxi- work and participate in a very busy schedule. co Therefore, you may find that it works best to Phones: 55 22 58 21/ 55 22 58 03 arrive on Sat., November 30, after the semester Dorms and private rooms (all with bathroom), ends. We highly discourage you from taking your internet, kitchen, terrace café, short term stor- children to the beach or traveling elsewhere with age, travel info, clean, safe, excellent location. them at times when they would have to miss classes and other program activities. However, if Hotel Aeropuerto ($) you arrive prior to a long weekend or at another Boulevard Aeropuerto No. 380 Colonia Moctezu- time during the semester, you are more than ma welcome to attend speakers and excursions with Tel. (55) 57-85-53-18 / 57-85-58-88 the group. Fax: 57-84-13-29 They do phone reservations and just take cash

Hotels from $20 – $50 USD Hotel San Antonio 2 Callejon 5 de Mayo # 29 (Entre Isabel La Católi- ca y Palma) Colonia Centro Telephone and fax: 55-12-99-06 Hotels from $70 – $130 USD

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Hotel María Cristina HOTELS IN CUERNAVACA Rio Lerma # 31 Colonia Cuauhtemoc (from the U.S. dial 011-52-777 and then the Phones: 57-03-12-12 /55-66-96-88 phone number) Hotel Canada (within Mexico, dial 01-777 and then the phone 5 de Mayo # 47 Close to metro stop Isabel La number) Católica Telephone: 55-18-21-06, fax: 55-12-93-10 Hotels from $40 – $60 USD Hotel Laam on Avenida Morelos (approximately NEAR ZONA ROSA in Mexico City US $50) Av. José María Morelos y Pavón Nte. 239, Hotels from $10 – $25 USD Cuernavaca Centro, La Pradera, 62000 Casa de los Amigos (Quaker House) Phone: 314-4411 (http://www.laneta.apc.org/amigos) Hotel Quinta Las Flores Ignacio Mariscal No. 132 (close to Metro Revolu- Tlaquepaque 1 ción) Colonia Las Palmas, 62050 Colonia Tabacalera Phone: 314 1244 Phones: 57-05-05-21/57-05-06-46 Fax: 57-05-07- Hotels from $80 – $120 USD 7l Email: [email protected] 100 pesos per Villa San Marcos B and B night for a room in an 8-person single-sex dorm (cheaper rooms also available: from $40) Leyva #208, Colonia Miguel Hidalgo, room Phone: 314-0361 Close to downtown (10 Also offers very reasonably priced private rooms Safe, cheap hostel – good place to meet other minutes) and gay-friendly Contact person: Marta Elena de la Fuente: backpackers, students, and volunteers [email protected]

Hotel Azores Hotel Casa Azul (Raul Villareal) República de Brasil No. 25 Arista No. 17, Centro (downtown) Colonia Centro Phones: 314-2141/314-3634/314-3684 Tels: 55-21-52-20/55-12-00-70 Email: [email protected]

Hotels from $35 – 50 USD Hotel Casa Colonial El Hotelito San Rafael Nezahuatcoyotl #37, Centro (downtown) Ignacio M. Altamirano No. 45 Phone: 312-70-33 and 310-0395 Colonia San Rafael (close to Metro San Cosme)

Contact owners: Cuca Valero and Miguel Legaria Posada Tlaltenango and SPA (http:// Phone: 55-35-39-73 Fax: 55-46-67-20 Email: ho- www.posadatlaltenango.com.mx/) [email protected] (15 minutes in bus to downtown)

Privada Eucalipto #77 Hotel Juárez Telephone: 55-12-69-29 / 55-18-47-18 / 55-12- Phone: 313-2525 Fax: 313-0395

05-68 Hotels from $120 – $200 USD

Las Casas B and B Hotel (http:// www.lascasasbb.com/)

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Fray Bartolomé de las Casas #110 corner w/ Blvd Juárez Col. Centro, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico CP 62000 International Call: +52 (777) 318-7777 From Mexico: (777) 318-7777 Local Call: 318-7777

Hotel María Cristina Blvd. Juárez 300, Centro (downtown) telephone: 318-57-67/318-96-84 fax: 312-91-26 e-mail: [email protected]

Hotels from $200 – $350 USD Hotel Las Mañanitas (http:// www.lasmananitas.com.mx/) Ricardo Linares #107 telephone: 314-14-66/ 312-46-46 fax: 318-36- 72 e-mail: [email protected]

HOTELS IN TEPOZTLAN, MORELOS (from the U.S. dial 011-52-739 and then the telephone number) (within Mexico, dial 01-739 and then the phone number)

Hotels from $50- $100 USD Hotel Tepoztlán Industria No. 6, Centro (downtown) Phone: 395-0522/395-0523

Hotels from $150- $250 USD Posada Tepozteco Paraiso No. 3, Barrio San Miguel Phone: 395-0010

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Exercise Options in Cuernavaca

Sports There are a number of gyms and workout facilities in the Cuernavaca area that you can join. The following list gives you an idea about options and approximate prices. Many of these places have additional services and classes to the ones listed here. You may want to call them or stop by to verify schedules and prices.

Name of In or Near Street Address and Facilities and Ser- Hours Open Approx. Cost Gym Neighborhood Directions vices

Dragon de Colonia Tetela Av. Felipe Rivera Groups: Tai Chi, Varies with Varies with clas- Jade Phone: 380- Crespo #106 , Kung Fu, Dance, classes. ses. 1927 Fracc. Hacien- Yoga (open in- *Stop by or *Stop by or call *Great place da Colonia Tetela, scription), Thea- call for more or more info. to interact Cuernavaca (near tre, Choir. Interac- info. with com- Don Bosco) tion with Mexican munity artists and local members! community members *Call for more information!!!

Go Health Cuernavaca Calle Hidalgo 16-A, Classes: Jazzercise, Varies with Varies with clas- Fitness Center Colonia Centro, Zumba, spinning, classes. ses. 62000 Cuernavaca ritmo latino (salsa *Stop by or *Stop by or call Phone: and bachata) call for more or more info. 526-2436 Plus lots of equip- info. ment

Gold´s Gym Amatitlan, Plan de Ayala 418 Classes: aerobics, Mon –Fri: $$$ 62000 Morelos dance, step, pila- 6am –10pm Phone: 318- tes, etc. Sat: 7am – 1813 Fully-equipped 7pm gym, Olympic size swimming pool

Combat On J.H. Preci- J.H. Preciado (our Classes: kickbox- Kickboxing: 400 pesos for a Academy ado, about a 5- street) ing, muay thai, Mon, Wed, monthly mem- 10 minute jujitsu Fri, 9-11am bership walk from and 6-8pm Casa Augsburg Muay thai: 1st class free Tuesdays and Thursdays 9- 11am and 6- 8pm

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Name of Gym In or Near Neigh- Street Address Facilities and Hours Open Approx. Cost borhood and Directions Services

Legion CF On Plan de Ayala, Potrero Verde, Classes: Cross- Mon-Fri: 490 pesos a near the dance which makes Fit, Muay Thai, 7:00-9:00 am month with place, Samanna. corner with Brazilian Jiu 5:00-9:00 pm student dis- Next to a KFC and Plan de Ayala Jitsu count Burger King. 3 free trial You can look for classes them on Face- book.

German’s Gym Up the street of Phone: 310- Gym is Hours vary Membership JH Preciado, past 0767 equipped with fees start at Puente 2000. It is machines and 250 pesos. on the left. Find them on free weights Visit or call for Facebook (like bars and a more info few kettlebells). There are also a few running and aerobics machines.

Zumba Up the street of Hours vary, One class is JH Preciado, past mostly in the 30 pesos, and Puente 2000. It is afternoon one month is on the left. 150 On top of Ger- man’s Gym

Running: Often students ask about the possibil- The “Centenario” has a large track field for run- ity/safety of running in Cuernavaca. Many former ning laps. It is on Avenida Universidad, en route students found a route or two which they get to to the Morelos state university UAEM. Take the know and enjoy running every day, often seeing #1 bus on Avenida Morelos downtown and you the same people and activities, which allow them will go right past it. It takes 30-40 minutes by to feel comfortable running in a new place. If you bus. Parque Chapultepec is also a really nice do not mind street dogs or city running, which place to go running, but it’s about a 30-40 mi- includes traffic that is not as pedestrian-friendly nute bus ride from Casa Augsburg, and there is a as some places in the U.S., then you will be able small admission fee. There are also many races to enjoy running in Cuernavaca. There is also a throughout the city and the registration fees are park/baseball field close to the cemetery up the lower than in the U.S.—check with the staff for street from Casa Augsburg. It is well lit, with more information. many activities going on throughout the day and Soccer: There is a soccer field in a neighborhood through the late afternoon, and you can run laps close to Casa Augsburg, just off J.H. Preciado. there on weekdays. Some students have gone to play with the youth from that neighborhood, and have had positive experiences, but you should probably go accom- panied by another student until you have established a relationship with the youth there. There are also soccer teams to which the staff can con- nect you.

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Yoga: There are multiple yoga options in and Capoeira: Students have enjoyed taking Capoei- around the city. One that is particularly recom- ra class weekdays afternoon in Cuernavaca. Clas- mended is El Centro Budista, which not only ses are usually 100 pesos per class or you can offers great classes but also has a gorgeous space discuss with instructor to obtain a package deal. with a library and garden that students can use during their open hours (see website: http:// Knitting, Sewing, and other crafts: Right before budismocuernavaca.org/). reaching Cuernavaca’s cathedral (about 10 minute walk) you can find a small crafts store that Horseback riding: Centro Ecuestre La Cabaña offers supplies and classes for no extra cost, M-W offers basic classes, including equine therapy, and Sat. mornings. Near there, there are also during weekdays. They have a Facebook page, various places that offer workshops, including call for more information at 349-0412. It is locat- drawing, literature, sculpting, etc. ed on the federal highway (“la libre,” not the toll

road) to Mexico City, near Monte Casino. Another option is Lienzo Charro de Cuernavaca Activities at the Community Center on Avenida Universidad (you can take bus “Ruta The Center is up the street JH Preciado, past 1” from Avenida Morelos). You can also check Puente 2000, and next to the cemetery. The clas- out Real Montecassino Club Híptico in Colonia ses may have a minimal cost. Vista Hermosa, which offers advanced classes that cost $300 pesos per hour. T-F 8:00am - 6:00pm, Sat and Sun. 9:00am-2:00pm. (See http://www.clubhipicovistahermosa.com.mx/ contacto/ for more information.)

Ballet Friday 4:00-6:00pm

Beauty (belleza) Friday 9:00am-1:00pm, Monday and Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm and 4:00-6:00pm, Thursday 4:00-7:00pm

Embroidery (bordado con liston): Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-6:00pm

Cut and Confection (corte y confec- Wednesday and Friday 10:00am-12:00pm cion): Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-6:00pm

Drawing and Painting Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-6:00pm

Faux Stained Glass (falso vitral): Wednesday 9:00am-1:00pm

Artistic Gelatin (gelatina artistica): Tuesday 9:00am-1:00pm

Sandal-Making (huaracheria): Wednesday 4:00-7:00pm

Textile Painting (pintura textil): Monday 4:00-7:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00am-12:00pm

Baking/Dessert-Making (reposteria): Thursday 9:00am-1:00pm

Salsa Dancing: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00am-12:00pm

Tae Kwondo: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 4:00-6:00pm

Yoga: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00-9:00am

Zumba: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00-9:00am and 6:00-7:00pm

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Socially Responsible Social Life in  La Fontana: A great place to gather for pizza, beer, and a casual, fun atmosphere. Cuernavaca (Including Nightlife)  La Maga: Good food in cozy environment. It is important to note that overt discrimination Especially noteworthy is their lunch buffet on the basis of race, class, and sexual orientation (with lots of great vegetarian options!). is very common in Cuernavaca. There are numer-  Pizza Roma: Great little restaurant with ous clubs whose bouncers are known for only gourmet pizzas. Eat in, take out, or delivery. allowing foreigners and rich-looking, light-  Restaurant El Salto: A nice restaurant located skinned Mexicans to enter, while excluding dark- a short walk from Casa CEMAL, right next to skinned Mexicans. We ask you to be aware of the San Antón waterfall. It closes on Tues- these dynamics when going out in Cuernavaca so days and shortly after 8:00pm other days. that you do not inadvertently participate in or Live music on Thursdays and Fridays. support practices that violate your own values  Taquería La Gringa: Delicious place for tacos. and those of this program. We appreciate your Three locations throughout the city. Great feedback so we can continue to update our lists options for vegetarians. Their alambres are a for future students. must try!

 Marco Polo: A True Italian restaurant located In addition, as mentioned earlier, alcohol abuse right opposite to cathedral on the second is a serious health risk and a particular problem floor. Perfect for groups. Great views from in study abroad. Therefore, we highly encourage balcony. Huge variety of pizzas and wines. you to develop a social life that does not depend Their house wines are a must try. upon alcohol. There are movie theaters, bowling  Néctar Tropikal Pizzería: Famous for their alleys (which are more expensive than in the pizzas and sauces, Néctar truly brings fusion U.S.), restaurants, cafes, and other places you Italian-Mexican cuisine to another level. They can go to have a good time without consuming are also popular for their international craft alcohol.

beers from Germany and Belgium. Due to the current violence between rival drug  La India Bonita: India Bonita is a peaceful res- cartels, you need to be especially careful when taurant with lots of greenery in spite of its going out to places that serve alcohol, as many location in the middle of downtown Cuerna- bars, discos, and nightclubs serve as fronts for vaca. Excellent table side service. Waiters are the drug trade. very attentive. Don’t go by name this place is authentic Mexican. Many very respectable-looking places have wait-  Los Colorines: The place is lovely with a lot of ers who sell drugs or owners who are involved in colors truly Mexican. The service is really the drug trade. For that reason, we urge you to good the waitress are really attentive and follow staff’s warnings about places that we helpful on how the food is served and give have deemed off limits and to be extremely care- you a good detail about the different meals. ful about anywhere else you go! The chilaquiles are handmade and the flavors are incredible. All the food is really good with I. Restaurants moderate prices.  Los Arcos: An outdoor café next to the Zóca-  Las Mananitas: Located in the outskirts of lo. Open for lunch and dinner with many tra- Cuernavaca. Las Mananitas restaurant and ditional Mexican dishes and a great location. hotel. A perfect place to have a romantic Also has live music and salsa dancing. date or a business meeting with its beautiful,  El Barco: Two locations in Cuernavaca. A flower full garden, with a great experience of great place to try Pozole, a good option par- exotic birds loosely mingling with the guests. ticularly for Mon nights, when many other A advanced booking is highly recommended. restaurants are closed.

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 House Café + Lounge: Located across the arti-  Starbucks Centro Cuernavaca: Located right san’s market. House café and lounge is an at the heart of downtown Cuernavaca and upscale restaurant. A perfect place for a date alongside the Palace of Cortes, Starbucks is a in town. Excellent service both in English and bustling location with friendly staff and a Spanish. It has both inside and outside warm atmosphere. seating areas. It serves fusion food.  Gandhi Coffee and Library: A local coffee  El Madrigal: El Madrigal Cuernavaca offers a shop with English-speaking staff. Inexpensive heavenly location. They offer a vast selection and comfortable environment for study. of international dishes. Their staff is extreme- There is a huge selection of books to choose ly attentive, and the customer service is im- from. peccable, all that in a wonderful atmosphere.  Celito: Designed with the impression of shar- It is also a hotel and the architecture does ing Mexico’s culture, it’s vibrant colors share not disappoint. Would be a great place for a a warming environment with plenty of art gathering or wedding reception. and coffee hosted by local farmers and  Anticavilla Restaurant: The hotel/restaurant artists. are an Italian establishment with the restau-  Al Paradiso: With excellent views from its rant being a Member of the Chaine Des Rotis- balcony, this medium-sized coffee shop is seurs and displayed a silver plate on the wall famous for its daily activities and outstanding from Academia Italiana della Cuciana indi- coffee drinks. Each day is themed with a new cating it was Ristorante Verde Salvia. The activity such as Friday Movie Premiers, so mixture of an open-air concept restaurant please check in ahead of time or take a ran- with modern and Mexican hacienda styles dom stop to explore. provides an inviting and welcoming atmos-  Café Colibre: Small but great outdoor space phere. located in the center of downtown Cuerna- vaca. A tasteful dessert selection and good II. Recommended Cafés service.  Los Arcos: An outdoor Café next to the Zóca-  Expendio de Café: Known for its huge selec- lo. A popular meeting place for foreigners tion of coffee beans for sale, you can actually and Mexicans. There are evening happy hour go and learn how to brew your own coffee specials 8:00-10:00pm. Live Salsa and Cumbia without any necessary purchase. music on Sun, Thursday and Fri evenings and  Coffee Gringo: Located in downtown Cuerna- lively dancing initiated by the diners. No cov- vaca, a majority of its staff are friendly stu- er. (also see listing in Restaurants). dents from local colleges with medium Eng-  Barecito: This is a very small, gay-owned bar lish-speaking skills. A small but good selec- that is open to the LGBTQIA community and tion of coffee drinks. The environment is the community at large. No cover. Live per- beautiful with soothing background music formances by local artist and painting exhibi- supported by a lovely pool designed by a lo- tions are commonly held at Barecito. cal artist and a patio.  La Maga: Good drinks, cozy and artsy environment with live music most weekend nights. During the daytime, this has a great and inexpensive salad bar and buffet.  La Rana Sabia: In front of the Cuernavaca cathedral, this is a very nice place to visit if you are interested in workshops and literary gatherings, including poetry slams.

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III. Recommended Bars, Movies and Shop-  L'Arrosoir d'Arthur: Located in the ping Malls heart of centro, L’Arrosior d’Arthur is A. Bars a luxurious bar with a great wine se-  Mercado Comonfort: Just next to the lection. Great seating environment cathedral in downtown Cuernavaca, with outside patio with a very calm Mercado Comonfort is famous for its atmosphere. free open space with bar stands and  La Guayaba Pulqueria: Their pulque food stalls. Great for all groups. Very drinks are one of the best in town busy on Friday and Saturday nights. with plenty other inexpensive drinks. The Mojito stand there is known as Famous for their own draft beer. one of the best in town.  Las Plazuelas: A main strip filled with B. Movies: different types of bars with music and  Cinemas Las Plazas: It is located in dance floors, Las Plazuelas is a one downtown Cuernavaca. Is cheapest place fits all. Like all locations, take but isn't a high-quality system video precautions and travel in groups or and audio. All movies featured in this pairs. Popularly known for their 5-liter cinema are all in Spanish. beers and inexpensive drinks. Cine Morelos: Located right across  Mr. Chile: Two-floored bar with reg- Jardin Borda and in close proximity to gaetón music and upbeat waiters, Mr. the Cathedral. It features small budg- Chile is famous for their Michelada et movies from all over the world. It’s drinks with plenty of chile and their fairly inexpensive and movies are mojitos. Basic snack options. Located aired in several languages. outside of Cuernavaca center, plan to  Cinemex: Running three locations in call a taxi in the evening. across the city in plaza Cuernavaca,  Plaza Marina: A big center filled with Forum and Galerias shopping malls. bars and dance floors, Plaza Marina is Tickets starts from 80 pesos for basic known as ‘the round up center’ for and goes all the way to 220 pesos for Mexican college students. It truly is a VIP access. All locations have Imax 4d one place fits all and is famous for and Dolby digital systems. Plenty of their variety of drinks. options to choose for snacks.  Pachuco Rey Mezcaleria: If you want  Cinepolis: Cinepolis has two opera- some of the best mezcals in town, tional locations in Galerias and D10 Pachucho Rey holds its title. Descent mall respectively. Tickets starts from pricing. One of the busiest places in 80 pesos for basic and goes all the town on weekend nights; go early! way to 220 pesos for VIP access. Reggaetón music and weekly salsa C. Special: Bowling Ally and cumbia nights. Located on the third floor at Plaza Cuer-  Barecito: Truly small, Barecito is a hid- navaca, Alboa features bowling and bil- den gem of its own. Located in the liards tables for lots of fun with family centro, Barecito is the growing hip bar and friends. Shoes are available onsite in town with inexpensive drinks and for rental. A large food and drinks menu live music. Recommended only for to keep you and your friends busy and small groups. happy. Tuesday promotions of 2x1.  La Trinchera: Similar to Mercado Comonfort, La Trinchera is an open space area with bar stands and music. All types of drinks with great food options. Busy on weekend so go early!

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D. Shopping Malls: There are no other places in town  Galerias: A little far from CEMAL, Ga- with these two brands! Plaza Averan- lerias is one of the largest shopping da is located just across the street malls in Cuernavaca. It houses interna- from Galerias. tional brands from Tommy Hilfiger to Adidas and Nike among countless oth- E. Special deals and promotions: There are ers. always special promotions in town. One  Plaza Cuernavaca: Built similar to Cal- of the most popular is the 2x1 deals that ifornian style shopping centers, Plaza makes your third purchase free. Keep Cuernavaca is a great place to find lo- your eyes open for them. Most bars and cal brands in an outdoor atmosphere coffee shops have special deals running and a calm indoor center. that you can check online or when you  Plaza Forum: Newly built in 2017, Pla- walk in they are normally written za Forum is rapidly gathering international brands such as Zara, Pull and On boards. Students often times can Bear, and Nike to join them as they open store membership cards such as quickly grow to become one of the top Cinepolis, Cinemex and La Comer and shopping places in town. Starbucks.  Plaza Averanda: Much like Plaza Fo- With ISIC student card: rum, this shopping center was built in  Best Western: 20% student discount 2017 with some of your favorite on accommodation brands such as Forever21 and H&M.  Hotels Zar: 15% student discount on accommodation  The Hamburger Club: 20% student discount on burgers.

F. Hotels

NAME ADDRESS PRICING IN CUSTOMER CONTACT US$ RATING INFORMATION

Mision Grand Cuerna- Galeana 29 Cuernavaca MOR 55 $71 5.0

Villa Paraiso Map Antiguo Puente Blanco 74 Be- $55 5.0 1-866-599-6674 nito Juarez Emiliano Zapata MOR

Anticavilla Hotel Rio Amacuzac No.10 esq. Chilpan- $209 4.6 1-866-599-6674 cingo Col. Vista Hermosa

Orchidelirium Casa Mariano Matamoros 19 Colonia $100 4.6 1-866-599-6674 Hotel & Salud Estetica Acapantzingo Cuernavaca MOR 1

Holiday Inn Express Avenida Morelos Sur 133 Barrio De $75 4.6 1-855-799-6861 Hotel & Suites Chipitlan Cuernavaca MOR

Ayurveda Palace Av Chalma Sur # $72 4.4 1-866-599-6674

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IV. Recommended Libraries If you do not find information about your reli-  St. Michael´s and All Angels Church gious group below, please contact Ann Lutter- (English Library) man-Aguilar at [email protected], as she  Biblioteca Dr. Jose Felix Frias Sanchez will try to assist you.  La Rana Sabia Jewish Synagogues V. PLACES TO AVOID (PLEASE TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY!) Cuernavaca Please avoid the following locations due to Orthodox services at a Jewish nursing home the presence of violent incidents and poor Madero 404, Baja California, Cuernavaca business ethic practice among other reasons. Services are on Sat morning.  The Bull  La Tereza Synogogues in Mexico City  Attico (CLOSED as of Spring 2018 but may Alianza Monte Sinai (Orthodox) reopen.) Tennyson #134, Colonia Polanco, Ciudad de Mexi-  Drea’s Karoke Bar, on Avenida Vicente co Guerrero Phone: 01-55-5280-6369  Antonio Varona (a small neighborhood) Agudes Achim Please additionally avoid any additional bars, Montes de Oca 32, Colonia La Condesa, Ciudad discos, and nightclubs that CGEE staff warns de Mexico against. Please regularly check the bulletin Phone: 01-55-5553-6430 board and your emails for updated information. Judaismo Humanista de Mexico Reforma 2233 E., Sauces 402, Cuidad de Mexico Like we said, there are plenty of other fun things Phone: 01-55-5559-6638 to do in Cuernavaca with your host families and Bet-El friends! Horacio 1722, Colonia Polanco, Ciudad de Mexico Phone: 01-55-5281-2592 Religious Life Mexico is a predominantly Roman Catholic coun- Muslim Temples try. Therefore, there are many Catholic religious services available for students who would like to Masjid Dar As Salaam attend them. In fact, there is a Catholic church Circuito Tequesquitengo No. just one block down the street from the Center. 150,Tequesquitengo, Morelos, Phone: 734-347- In addition, there is a growing number of 0995 Protestant churches here, including Baptist, Epis- Website: http://www.islam.com.mx (visit for copalian, Methodist, Pentecostal, and others. worship times) There is also one orthodox synagogue in Cuerna-

vaca and several conservative and other syna- Mezquita Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahab gogues in Mexico City. The following is a brief list Sur 77 No. 32 int. 7, esq. Lorenzo Boturini, Col. of a few of the religious services that we know Lorenzo Boturini, Deleg. Vanustiano Carranza, of. Please join us in updating and completing our Mexico City, 15820 list of religious services. Also, once you have ar- Phone: (55)5650-4612, English (55)3166-81-13 rived in Mexico, please call each place of worship you are thinking of attending for more information on their service times (which tend to change).

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Protestant and Evangelical Churches Presbyterian Iglesia Nacional Presbiteriana Bethel Anglican/Episcopal Jardin San Juan #10, Colonia Centro, Cuernavaca St. Michael´s Episcopal Church Phone: 312-3564 Calle Minerva #1, Colonia Las Delicias, Cuernava- Email: [email protected] ca, Phone: 315-2870 Pentecostal Services in English at 10:45am and in Spanish at Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Emmanuel 5 :00pm on Sundays Reforma #4, Colonia Centro, Temixco (just outside of Cuernavaca) The Good Shepherd Anglican Church Phone: 325-1021 Corner of Calle Degollado and Guerrero, Colonia Centro, Cuernavaca, Phone: 315-2870 Quaker Casa de los Amigos

Ignacio Mariscal 132, Colonia Tabacalera, Ciudad Baptist de Mexico, 06030 Iglesia Bautista Monte Abarim Phone: 52-55-5705-0521, 52-55-5705-0646 Ocotepec #612, Colonia Reforma, Cuernavaca Website: https://www.casadelosamigos.org/ (behind Sam´s Club), Phone: 311-4362

Capital City Baptist Church Roman Catholic Masses Sur 138 Esq. Bondojito, Colonia Las Americas, Del Alvaro Obregon, Ciudad de Mexico Catedral de Cuernavaca Phone: 01-55-5516-1862 Hidalgo #17, Colonia Centro, Cuernavaca (on the Methodist corner of Morelos y Calle Hidalgo) Iglesia Metodista de Mexico A.R. Phone: 318-4590, 318-4596 Calle No Reelección #31, Colonia Centro, Cuerna- Mass times: -M F, 7 :00m, 12:00pm and 7:00pm; vaca Sat, 7:00pm; Sun, every hour and a half from Phone: 312-9429 7:30am to 1:30pm, 5:00pm, 6.30pm and 8:00pm; English mass 10:30am Sun en la Capilla del Car- Centro Cristiano men Álvaro Obregón 321 Phone: (777) 318 - 59 – 65 Parroquia de San Antón Email: [email protected] J.H. Preciado #112 (down the street from Casa Services on Sundays at 11:00am and Bible Stud- CEMAL, walking away from el Puente 2000, on ies on Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:00pm. This left-hand side) Phone: 312-7947, 313-0075 is within walking distance of the Augsburg cam- M-F (except Tuesdays) 6pm. Sunday: 8:00am, pus. 9:30am, 10:30am, and 6:00pm. No mass on Sat. Parroquia de Ocotepec Compañerismo Estudiantil, A.C. (*youth group Av. Miguel Hidalgo #304, Esq. Aldama, Ocotepec, only, not a church) Cuernavaca Calle Leyva y Abasolo (in front of a school in the Phone: 382-1156 Templo Philidelphia) Parroquia de Tejalpa Phone: 322-0457 Email: ivanvalla- Plaza de la Asunción #1, Cuernavaca, Phone: 320- [email protected], [email protected] 9817 Parroquia de La Lagunilla Christo Obrero Manzana 11, Lote 21, Av. Mariano Matamoros, Cuernavaca

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Phone: 102-4644 Parroquia de Plan de Ayala Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe On the corner of Otilio Montano and Emiliano Zapata, Cuernavaca Phone: not available

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MONEY MATTERS

Note: There are many Catholic churches in Cuer- our guest speakers and visits. You will find that navaca. This is just a partial listing. In many Cath- because some items are less expensive in Mexi- olic churches, there is a sign posted outside with co, you may feel rich and spend freely and quick- a list of the times for Masses. ly. Beware of this tendency! Your money will dis- appear rapidly if you are not careful! A major question you are likely to have is how CGEE recommends bringing both cash in U.S. dol- much money to bring and in what form. Your lars and an ATM card with your PIN number so fees cover all living and travel expenses, during that you can withdraw money regularly from an the program. You need to cover the following: ATM. your travel to and from Mexico; your required class texts, most of which must be bought in the ATMs are common in Cuernavaca and through- U.S. before departing for Mexico; fall break out Mexico. Most students prefer using their travel, and any medical expenses incurred while ATM cards to carrying large amounts of cash or in Mexico. traveler’s checks. If you’d like to bring a Visa card or MasterCard, you will find that many of the fan- As stated in the health section above, youmay cier stores, hotels and restaurants accept credit need to pay for some medical expenses yourself cards. Credit cards can often be used to pay for and then file a claim for reimbursement. health services, especially in clinics and hospitals.

Given this, the amount of money you will need You may also withdraw money from an ATM and depends on your lifestyle: the number and cost get cash advances on credit cards in all Mexican of gifts and souvenirs you purchase, how much cities, although this can be very costly. We you like to go out to the movies or go dancing in strongly urge you to bring an ATM card and to clubs, and how much additional travel you plan, use money belts or body pouches for the bulk of as well as how simply or extravagantly you do it. The week after the program ends offers an excellent opportunity to travel, perhaps with family or friends who may be able to visit, or with other program participants.

In the past, most students have brought between US $500 and $1,500. Many students spend U.S. $500-$1,000, while fewer spend U.S. $1,000- $1,500. How much you bring obviously depends upon your own spending patterns and financial capabilities.

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WHAT TO PACK

your money while traveling. Once we are in wear any kind of open-toe shoes, tennis shoes, Cuernavaca, you will be able to keep most of or high-heeled shoes. your funds in a safe and draw only amounts you need once or twice a week. International ATM You may wish to dress up when you go out danc- machines are available in cities all over Mexico. ing or attend parties with your Mexican host family and other friends. We cannot emphasize enough the matter of Many former students have commented that packing lightly! As a general rule, you should be they wished they had more clothing for the able to transport all of your luggage on your own nightlife in Cuernavaca. If you enjoy going out to for at least one block without difficulty. Remem- clubs, you will probably want to bring at least ber, in addition to a larger bag or two, you will one outfit along for nightlife, taking into consid- need one piece of luggage that is small enough eration the fact that Mexicans tend to dress up to use as a bag for overnight or weekend trips more for nightclubs than many people in the elsewhere. U.S.A.

With regard to clothing, shorts and flip-flops are See comments about weather earlier in this not appropriate for many of our field trips or manual. What you pack for cooler/cold weather sessions with guest speakers. The CGEE faculty really depends upon YOU, as some people think and staff will advise you regarding the appropri- it gets cold at times and others don’t. It is cooler ate clothing to wear for any particular speaker or in Mexico City, chillier at nights almost every- field trip, though in general we ask both women where, and you will also find cold temperatures and men not to wear shorts except during their if you travel into the mountains. free time. Please avoid bringing military style or olive-colored clothing. School supplies and standard U.S.-brand toilet- ries are easy to find in Cuernavaca at reasonable Students who register for the internship course prices, so don’t pack big bottles of shampoo, de- should expect to be seen as professionals in their odorant, etc. Some items, such as film, batteries, placements and dress accordingly. Professional contact lens solution, suntan lotion, condoms, dress in Mexico does NOT include: low-rider and tampons, are available but at prices some- pants, crop tops, tank tops with spaghetti straps what higher than in the United States. Some stu- (unless worn under a jacket or blouse), or any dents have thought that the quality of the Kodak clothing that might expose the lower back and and Duracell products sold in Mexico was not as midriff areas. Flip-flops are not appropriate; good as sold in the U.S., so you may want to take however, students may wear sandals. Nice jeans this into consideration when you pack film and or other pants, capris, and casual skirts are fine. batteries. The electrical current is the same as in Be sure to bring at least a few shirts that are not the U.S., so you do not need any special adapt- T-shirts or tank tops. ers. In the CGEE house, most of the plugs are made for two prongs, so you may wish to bring a We also encourage you to dress appropriately 3-prong to 2-prong adaptor. when we visit Mexican government offices, factories/maquiladoras, schools, and social service Most basic items, including clothing, can be pur- agencies. It is important to note that factories chased in Cuernavaca fairly inexpensively, so and maquiladoras do not usually allow people to don’t worry about bringing everything. If in doubt about something to pack, think about car-

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Recommended Packing List

Please note: These are just suggestions. Each person is different, so it is up to you what you pack!

rying it (along with all your heavy books and eve- ___ Bring $ for any books you may need to buy in rything else you’re packing) and then decide. Mexico ___ Bring $ to have in case you get sick and need Remember: You have to be able to carry every- to pay for medical care or taking cabs to see thing you pack, so pack as lightly as you can doctors or buying medicines with all your heavy books. ___ Bring $ for travel Clothes Other Items to Pack ___ 2-3 pairs nice jeans/pants ___ Passport that will not expire within 6 months ___ 2-3 semi-professional outfits, which can in- of the time you leave Mexico (at least not clude collared shirts, casual skirts/dresses, before June 1, 2020) and capris ___ A photocopy of the title page of your pass- ___ 2-3 professional outfits for those doing in- port ternships and certain kinds of independent ___ ATM card and/or Visa or MasterCard with study PIN numbers ___ 1 pair of shorts ___ Money for any potential medical expenses ___ 2-3 short-sleeved shirts (US $300-350) ___ 2-3 tank tops or T-shirts ___ Health insurance information and EIIA card ___ 1-2 long-sleeved, warmer shirts/tops and Travel Abroad Insurance Information ___ 2-3 outfits for nightlife (something you could ___ Required books for courses (see book list) wear to fiestas or clubs if you like to go danc- ___ Spanish/English dictionary ing) ___ Laptop computer (if you have one) with a ___ 1-2 light sweaters card for wireless Internet access ___ 1 warm sweater and/or light jacket ___ Travel alarm clock ___ nightshirt or pajamas ___ Piece of carry-on baggage ___ bathrobe (optional) ___ Water bottle with wide mouth that can easily ___ underwear be washed/scrubbed regularly ___ 6-7 pairs of socks ___ Camera with an extra battery ___ 2 pairs of comfortable shoes (1 pair you can ___ Money belt or small purse wear when dressing up, making sure that at ___ Electronic device for playing music least one pair is closed-toe and flat, for po- ___ Journal and/or notebook tential visits to a factories) ___ Any medications you use (preferably in their ___ 1 pair of slippers or flip-flops that you can original containers, and should be in your wear around the house carry-on.) ___ sneakers ___ Small flashlight (especially useful in rural are- ___ hiking boots if you plan to hike as or while travelling) ___ work-out clothes if you like to exercise ___ Small gift/souvenir (calendar/picture book) ___ swimsuit from your home state to give to your rural ___ a towel you can use during homestay and and urban host families in Mexico travel to beaches, etc. ___ Pictures of your family/friends/school/ neighborhood/work Deposit Money and Book Money ___ Sunscreen ___ Remember to bring US $30 for the Mexican ___ A cap or hat for protection from the sun cell phone deposit if you don’t have your own cell phone that you plan to use while in Mexico

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Cuernavaca MEXICO

U.S. State Department Country Information

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___ Insect repellent ___ Pocket knife (packed in a bag that you will check and not carry on) ___ Musical instruments/sheet music ___Small backpack for excursions Comments from Former Students

“This program will challenge you mentally, physically, and emotionally, but if you open your mind and heart to learning more about the world than you ever have before, it can change your life.”

“This program gives you hands- on personal experience that can never be received in the classroom.”

“I had so much fun this past semester. The contacts that CGEE has in Cuernava- ca are really incredible. This is an intense semester and it really opened my eyes to issues both in Mexico and in my own life.”

“There is so much going on during the semester! I found it really helpful to keep a journal. It was interesting to go back later and see what I was experiencing, thinking, and feeling at the time; it helped me reflect on and integrate everything I had learned.”

“Nothing prepares you for this trip. You meet people with amazing stories and passion. It makes you think about what it means to get an education and what it means to have privilege. It is not emotionally easy but you grow a lot. The support group that you develop is nothing like what you will have back in your home school.”

“…when I came here, I could barely speak any Spanish or understand very much. Now, I feel like I’m able to have good conversations and even have meaningful friendships with Mexicans.”

“I was extremely impressed by all of the staff here. I thought everyone was extremely friendly, helpful, and passionate about their work. I really enjoyed getting to know everyone and listening to their personal stories. It was especially nice to have the faculty and students interact so frequently outside the classroom and in non-academic environments such as eating lunch together.”

“This is the program for people who ever wondered if there was more to Mexico than beautiful beaches, tequila, and salsa dancing. This is not a vacation, and

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