Mexico
December 15-22, 2024
Course Information:
Course offered: ENGR 4063: Technology and Culture of Mexico
Program Leaders:
- Carisa Ramming, Associate Dean of Academic Programs and Student Programming
- Elizabeth Smith, CEAT Study Abroad Coordinator
Cities to Experience:
- Puebla
- Mexico City
Course application deadline- October 15, 2024
Course decision date- October 15, 2024
Tentative Itinerary
- Frida Kahlo Museum
- Walking tour of Puebla
- Cholula Ruins
- Lucha Libra match (Wrestling originated in Mexico)
- Xochimilo Canal
- Coyoacan Market
- Industry visit to Bimbo Bakery (largest bakery/ baking company in Mexico)
- Mexican Chamber of Construction Industry visit
- Puebla's Metropolitan Transportation System (STMP) industry visit
- and more!
- Course CostsTotal: Estimated $2,500
Deposit: $300*
*Charged at the time of your commitment to the course on October 15, 2024.What is included:
- Some meals
- In-country transportation including between the two countries
- Entrance fees to museums/ factory visits
- Tours
- Health insurance while abroad
- Hotels
- 3 course credit hours
What is not included:
- Flight to and from abroad
- Most meals
- Souvenirs
- Passport
- Eligibility
- A student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and instructor approval to enroll/ attend the course.
- While this is a course within CEAT (College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology), any enrolled OSU student may register for the course from any college. Although, if the course is capped, CEAT students will be given priority.
- Scholarships
After you've completed and submitted your application, and if you are accepted, you will be asked to “commit” to the program to confirm your desire to still join the course. This must be done by the listed decision date. Upon your confirmation, you will be officially admitted, and a non-refundable deposit will be charged to your OSU Bursar account. Please note that once billed to your Bursar account, all costs are non-refundable.
Elizabeth Smith
Study Abroad Coordinator
College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology
201 ATRC