June 2 - July 5, 2008

Departure date: May 31, 2008    Return date: July 5, 2008

Students will have the opportunity to learn Spanish at one of the thirty-two campuses of the Monterrey Tec System. Students can complete the last six units of the Texas State language requirements. Spanish major and minor students may complete six units of language or Mexican literature and culture.

Considered Mexico’s Silicon Valley, Guadalajara is the capital city of the state of Jalisco, and it is also the second most populated city in México. Located in the Western-Pacific region, it is known as La Perla del Occidente ("Pearl of the West") and is considered by some to be the "most Mexican" city. The city is also the birthplace of mariachi music and the charreadas (a type of rodeo). It is the home to one of the most popular soccer teams in Mexico: Chivas Rayadas. Guadalajara is also home of the Hospicio Cabañas, one of the oldest and largest hospital complexes in Latin America, a World Heritage Site. The Hospicio Cabañas’ interior decoration is a series of monumental frescoes by José Clemente Orozco, including one of his finest creations, the allegory of The Man of Fire.

Inaugurated in 1991, el Tecnológico de Monterrey-Guadalajara is one of thirty-two campuses throughout the country. Monterrey Tec is a Mexican university known nationally and internationally because of its academic excellence. Located in the “most Mexican” city, Monterrey Tec offers international students the opportunity to immerge in the language and experience Mexican culture at its maximum.

SPAN 2310	Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 2320	Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 4390	Studies in Spanish Culture, Language, or Literature*

* May be repeated once for additional credit.

Prerequisites:

• SPAN 1410 and SPAN 1420 (or equivalent) for students taking SPAN 2310 and SPAN 2320
  
• SPAN 2310 and SPAN 2320 (or equivalent) for students taking SPAN 4390
  
• Interview with Academic Program Director

Cost includes the following:

• $180 non-refundable application fee
• Room and board with a host family
• Planned excursions
• Class materials
• Tuition & fees for six hours of Texas State credit
• Group ground transportation from the Guadalajara airport to the Tecnológico de Monterrey campus
  

First Payment	$1,000.00	February 22, 2008
Second Payment	$1,030.00	March 21, 2008
Final Payment	$1,000.00	April 21, 2008

Participants may lose all or part of the deposit or total payment if cancellation occurs.

All study abroad registrations and first payments must be made in the Study Abroad Office located at 302 ASB North

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALREADY ENROLLED STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS!

All subsequent Study Abroad Program payments can be made using either of the following two options:

A) Online payments: Go to http://uweb.txstate.edu/gao/study_abroad/

B) Cash and check payments are accepted at the Cashier's Office,
located on the first floor of the JC Kellam Administration Building. Be sure
to bring your Texas State ID number with you, and indicate to the cashier
that you are paying for a Study Abroad Program. Please pay the amount
indicated on the payment schedule for your program.

For detailed information on financial aid, visit our Financial Assistance page or contact the Texas State Office of Financial Aid, located in JCK 220.

For information and application materials for the International Education Fee Scholarship, download IEFS Information and Application. The IEFS application deadline is February 15, 2008.

Dr. Sergio Martinez

Department of Modern Languages
512.245.3071 or 512.245.2360

1.    My living accommodations were:
NA    8%
Unsatisfactory        0%
Less than expected        20%
Good       44%
Very good        28%


2.     The excursion(s) included as part of the program met my expectations.
NA    6%
Unsatisfactory        0%
Less than expected       11%
Good        50%
Very good         34%

3.    The host institution met my needs.
NA    0%
Unsatisfactory    0%
Less than expected   28%
Good    34%
Very good     38%

4.    How much spending  money would you recommend to future participants?
a) Less than $500:    0%
b) $500-$750:        42%
c) $750-$1000:    42%
d) $1000-$1500:    8%   
e) $1500-$2000:    8%
d) More than $2000:      0%
   
5.    Do you think you learned more by participating in this program than what you would have learned on campus?
Yes    92%       
No    8%   


6.    This program met the learning objectives.
NA    0%
Unsatisfactory        0%
Less than expected        28%   
Good        38%
Very good         34%

7.    I was challenged by this program.
NA    0%
Unsatisfactory        0%
Less than expected        20%
Good        23%
Very good         57%

8.    This program was cost effective
NA    4%
Unsatisfactory        4%
Less than expected        30%
Good        34%
Very good         27%


9.    Do you consider this place a safe destination for TxState students?
Yes    96%       
No    4%

If your answer was “no”, please explain why:                                                       

10.    Would you recommend this program to other students?
Yes    95%
No      5% (Please explain)
   

11.    Briefly describe your best experience in this program:
* Beautiful city, classes were great and fun. (5)
* Puerto Vallarta trip. (5)
* Incredible host family (5)

12.     Briefly describe your worst experience in this program:
* Long bus ride to campus. (4)


Comments or suggestions:

* The classes should be smaller and divided up by skill level instead of having different levels in one class. (3)