Arriving safely at the Mexico City airport on Friday afternoon, the group of UO students made their way to Querétaro where their program would begin on the following Sunday. Traveling in small groups to assist one another in gathering luggage, navigating the airport and getting themselves on a bus, the group enjoyed their first moments in Mexico, putting their classroom Spanish to the test!
In just a little over one week, this excited group of 17 University of Oregon undergraduates (not lacking in school pride it might be noted!) will embark on a ten week Intensive Spanish program in Querétaro, Mexico. All Querétaro programs begin with pre-departure orientation meetings, providing the opportunity for participants to meet/bond and learn important information that will aid them as they travel south of the border.
Pictured in the front row in the white shirt is Laurie De Gonzalez, Senior Instructor and Supervisor of First Year Spanish at the University of Oregon. This will be her fourth experience as a resident director in Queréretaro.
Intensive Spanish runs from March 29 through June 5 - and we will be following their experiences day by day.
Have you always thought about studying in Mexico but weren't sure what it would be like? IUSI's Window on Querétaro will take you inside the daily experiences of students living and studying in exciting Querétaro, Mexico. From arrival at the airport, to meeting their host families, to visiting ancient archaeological sites, to eating their first gordita - Window on Querétaro will follow 17 University of Oregon students through their Spring Term 2009 in Querétaro. ¡Vámonos!
