Homestay

A major advantage of this immersion program is the homestay, living with a Mexican family.  There is no better way to practice Spanish skills and learn Mexican culture.  Homestay families are experienced in hosting North American students and will care for you.  They will also speak Spanish with you and maintain a friendly atmosphere that fosters serious study and cultural involvement.  Though bedrooms vary in size, they are clean and comfortable, usually with a shared bathroom down the hall.  You can also choose a shared or private room ($50 extra).  Your family provides three meals per day, with the main meal at 3 p.m.  Some homes may have wireless internet, but most do not.

Program Cost

In the summer Mexico program, you study Spanish for two weeks at the Escuela Don Quijote, in Guanajuato, and earn 4 credits at your level of proficiency!  Program fee of $1950 (or $2000 for private room) includes airfare, housing and three meals daily with a homestay family, and advising from an OIEC faculty member, who accompanies the group.  Four credits tuition is extra, paid to your home college. 

Application Process

Please print out, sign and date the Release Form and send it along with a check for the program fees. 

Before sending your application via the email address indicated on the application form, please send another copy via email to your college representative, Dorcas Herr at dherr@roguecc.edu or, via fax at 541-774-1062 or, via mail to Dorcas Herr, Rogue Community College, 101 East 10th Street, Suite A, Medford, OR 97501-7249.

Download an application to Guanajuato