Site:

Western Hemisphere:

Mexico: Chichen Itza, Mexico: Merida, Mexico: Piste

Host Institution: OSEA -- Open School of Ethnography and Anthropology

Dates: June to August, variable dates

Subject:

Alternative Medicine, Anthropology, Applied Arts, Ethnography, Field Study, Gender Studies, Historical Preservation And Restoration, Independent Study, Mayan Languages, Mayan Studies, Mexican Studies, Midwifery, Photography, Spanish Language, Traditional Medicine

Eligibility:
Level: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Graduates, Adults, Teachers, Professionals
Requires: 2.40 GPA, Spanish; coursework in anthropology or other humanities, social sciences
Age Min: 18

Credit:
Undergrad Credit: Available
Undergrad: variable. 6 to 8 credits
Grad Credit: Available
Grad: variable 6 to 8 credits
Transfer Credit Through: Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan
Document Awarded: Transcript

Cost:
Overall Program Costs: variable based on program.
Cost Include: Excursions, Fees, Housing Included, Some Meals, Tuition
Nonrefundable fee
Cost Range: $2,500 To $5,000 Not Including Intl Travel

Instruction:
Instruction Language: English, Mayan, Spanish
Format: Directed Field Study, Independent Study Format, Internship, Lab, Language Study, Lecture, Practical Training, Seminar, Study Tour, Volunteer Service, Workshop
Students: Mainly Us

Housing:
Housing Arrangement: Arranged By Program
Housing Type: Homestays, Hotels, Pensions
Other Housing: homestay is typical for most programs, with optional lodging in family run posadas

Deadline: January 10 Early Decision deadline, variable program deadlines

Other Info:
Orientation Location: In US & Abroad
Orientation Description: Video-conference March 5, follow up April 20, and on-site on arrival
Activities: Cultural Events Activity, Excursions Activity, Field Trips Activity, Program Travel Activity
Misc: Visual Ethnography & Documentary, Maya Health & Healing, Ethnography Training, Maya Language, Intensive Spanish, Tourism
Financial Aid: Scholarships, Work-Study
May Contact Former Participant