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Oaxaca Study Abroad, Summer 2027

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Why Oaxaca: Vibrant City

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Why Oaxaca: The Arts

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City Murals

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Why Oaxaca: The Food

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Why Oaxaca: The Climate

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Why Oaxaca: The people

 

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Six-week courses, four weeks (29 days) in Oaxaca� Wk 1: June 21, three meetings in first week at MiraCosta’s Oceanside campus� Wk 2-5: June 26-July 24 Oaxaca City� Wk 6: July 25-30, online wrap-up of course work�

Humanities 101

Introduction to Chicano Studies

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Home-stays: All meals provided, WiFi

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Classrooms: University Autonomous Benito Juarez (UABJO) and other sites

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Intercambios at UABJO (Burgos campus)

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Museums

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Workshops

  • Printmaking
  • Folkloric Dance
  • Cooking
  • Poster painting

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Community Volunteerism

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Archeological sites

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Historical sites

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Fun with Friends

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Itinerary looks like:

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The Guelaguetza

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Important Steps and Dates

  • Register on interest form to receive application instructions. Available on Study Abroad webpage: https://www.miracosta.edu/student-services/study-abroad/
  • Nov. 16: applications open, instructions sent out a week before to email address on interest list. $200 deposit required at time of application to reserve spot. Max 30 spots.
  • Confirmation email sent 5-7 business days after application
  • March 5, 2027: Deposit ($200) deadline
  • April 5, 2027: Final Payment Deadline (entire program fee due)

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Travel

  • Participants responsible for securing their own passport or visa.
  • Participants arrange and pay for their own travel.
  • Cheapest flights operate out of CBX-Tijuana (Volaris for example)
  • Arrival should be during day of June 26 in Oaxaca City. Return to US will be on July 24.
  • Arcos will pick you up at airport and take you to host family.
  • Communicate with faculty, peers and Arcos via WhatsApp.

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Program Cost

Approximately, $3530 if we have 30 students

Includes meals, housing, classes, visits to sites and transportation, and insurance

Does NOT include: round-trip airfare, passports or visas, or personal expenses

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Gilman Scholarship

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Before we leave…

  • Spring social
  • Detailed program and departure info session
  • Three meetings week of June 21 at MiraCosta Oceanside campus to launch courses, meet peers, and discuss travel logistics.

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For more information

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Contact:

John Kirwan: jkirwan@miracosta.edu

Katherine Steelman: ksteelman@miracosta.edu

Leti Quinn: lquinn@miracosta.edu

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