International Development (IDV) in Mexico

Dates
TBA

The Program
Information pertaining to the program can be found in the syllabus provided by Dr. Shahdad Naghshpour.

The Location
Situated in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico, the Universidad de las Americas hosts our two week summer study abroad program. The UDLA is a private, SACS-accredited institution with an approximate enrollment of 8,500 students. Located on the outskirts of Puebla, the metropolitan capital of the state Puebla, and 70 miles from Mexico City, the UDLA campus features a comprehensive research library, auditoriums, a social center, computer labs, and multiple recreational centers. From campus you can see volcanoes, ancient pyramids, colonial churches, and one of the most prestigious universities in Latin America.

Accomodation
The IDV in Mexico Program is housed on the UDLA campus in residential suites. Each suite is made up of four bedrooms to be shared by local and international students. Residential suites include a common dining room, kitchen, phone, washing machine, dryer, and bathrooms, with all services.

Eligibility
Graduate students must be in clear academic standing.

Academic Credit
IDV 699 (6 total semester hours; 3 semester hours on-site)

Cost
The cost is TBA for graduate credit. Cost includes tuition and fees; transportation; international student identity card, some meals; and accommodation.

Participants are responsible for arranging their flights and transportation to and from UDLA.

Financial Aid
The IDV in Mexico Program qualifies for financial aid in the form of guaranteed student loans, summer Pell Grants or applicable graduate assistantships. If you are interested in receiving financial aid, contact Frances Sudduth in the International Programs office before requesting a study abroad financial aid application from the university's Financial Aid office (or the financial aid office at your home institution).

Application Deadline
Completed applications and a $250 deposit will be accepted until TBA, space permitting. Southern Miss will acknowledge receipt of applications and students will be informed of their registration status. The balance of fees will be due no later that TBA. Acceptance for qualified applicants is made on a first-come, first-served basis. Rigid maximum quotes stand for all aspects of the program. Students may apply at any time prior to the deadline and are urged to apply early.

Assistance and Information
The University of Southern Mississippi
International Programs
118 College Drive #10047
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Phone: 601.266.4344
Fax: 601.266.5699
E-mail: studyabroad@usm.edu

Dr. Shahdad Naghshpour
The University of Southern Mississippi
Department of Political Science, International Development, & International Affairs
Phone: 228.865.4595
Fax: 228.214.3234
E-mail: s.naghshpour@usm.edu

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