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IFSA-Butler Social Reality and Change in Chiapas Summer

Chiapas, Mexico

Program Terms:

Summer

Program Sponsor:

IFSA-Butler

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Areas of Study:	Culture, Economics, History, Religion/Theology, Social Policy & Administration, Spanish	Minimum GPA:	3
Language of Instruction:	Spanish	Program Type:	study abroad
Recommended For:	Simmons

Program Description:

Location San Cristobal, Chiapas

When Summer

Application Deadline April 1

Host Universities Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios Superiores en Antropología Social (CIESAS Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas

IFSA-Butler Services Academics
Tuition Full academic advising and course selection/approval assistance Butler University transcript for easy credit transfer Academic records maintenance Grade and credit query assistance
Housing
Host Family housing (1 student per family) Two meals per day
Predeparture support services
Personalized advising with your IFSA-Butler program advisor Welcome packet, Preparing to Study Abroad guide, Financing Study Abroad guide, and newsletter updates Parental support including Preparing to Study Abroad guide and Financing Study Abroad guide Assistance in accommodating students with disabilities Financial aid assistance and transfers Travel and student visa assistance
On-site services
Full-time IFSA-Butler staff abroad for assistance and support 4- to 10-day orientation programs (including transportation, accommodation, activities, student handbook and welcome materials, and most meals) Transportation to host university accommodation following orientation New student orientation at host university Newsletter updates throughout the semester IFSA-Butler welcome meal
Excursions and activities
Cultural activities and social events Day trips and sightseeing tours Travel to nature reserves Archaeological site visits Visits to local indigenous communities Walking tour of San Cristobal, museums, theaters
Health services and emergency assistance
Full medical insurance plan for all students 24-hour emergency assistance and support from on-site IFSA-Butler staff Access to local medical facilities
Finances
Numerous scholarships available Ability to pay by credit card Support for U.S. university direct billing arrangements

Contact Us 1100 West 42nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208-3345 800-858-0229 www.ifsa-butler.org studyabroad@ifsa-butler.org

Dates / Deadlines:

Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer	2014	03/17/2014**	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Students will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.