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Where
 Guanajuato, Mexico in the Central Highlands of Mexico

What
 Language immersion program for beginning and intermediate speakers
 Backpacking and camping in the mountains
 Cultural exploration and immersion
 Home stay with a host family in Guanajuato City
 Community service at an orphanage in San Miguel Allende
Additional activities include
 Attend cultural workshops on cooking, pottery and salsa dancing
 Horseback ride through a silver mining ghost town
Credit Earned
 High school and/or three college credits with Lesley University
 30+ community service hours
Academic Evaluation
 Oral and written exam, reading and oral comprehension, daily participation, journal
Experience required
 No experience required; no Spanish pre-requisite

Who
 Teens finishing grades 8 and 9–12, grouped into separate trips of 10-12 participants by age
When
21 day trips starting in June and July for grades 9–12, 14 day option for 8th graders
Cost
 $4,280 for 21 day trips, $3,780 for 14 day trips
Additional Information
 This Academic Treks program includes home stays and/or time spent in cities. As with all Academic Treks programs, our strict rules regarding maintaining a healthy atmosphere apply. Conduct such as drinking or smoking is not permitted.
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