Buenas tardes,

My name is Sara Valdes Cavazos and I’m reaching out to share an amazing Summer 2025 study abroad opportunity in Oaxaca, Mexico. I will be a Teaching Assistant for the program, and we’re looking for more students to sign up. It would be great if you could share this opportunity with your students; all the details are below!

This program is a unique chance for students to immerse themselves in the Spanish language and culture while earning 6 academic credits toward their major. Whether they are minoring or majoring in Spanish or simply looking to strengthen their language skills, this program provides a hands-on learning experience in one of Mexico’s most culturally rich regions.

📅 Program Dates: May 21 – June 20, 2025
💰 Cost: $3,100 (includes meals, housing with local families, in-country transportation, and all field trips)

Why Join?

✔ Live with local families and experience authentic Oaxacan culture firsthand
✔ Take classes at a prestigious university with an outdoor, hands-on learning approach
✔ Enjoy weekend field trips to historical and cultural sites such as indigenous markets, ancient ruins, and local artisan communities
✔ Earn 6 academic credits while expanding language proficiency and cultural knowledge
✔ Develop valuable Spanish skills that can open doors in healthcare, business, education, and many other fields

Additional Information

Students may have questions about scholarship opportunities, how credits apply to their major, and the application process—we’re happy to help!

📌 More Info & Application: https://studyabroad.utsa.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11873
📧 Contact the Program Directors:

• Jerry Gonzalez – jerry.gonzalez@utsa.edu
• Ada Zamarripa – ada.zamarripa@utsa.edu
• Dr. Catherine Nolan-Ferrell (Program Founder) – catherine.ferrell@utsa.edu

🎥 Hear from past UTSA students! https://utsa.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=db2666f4-a1ec-44e9-a7a6-b27a0020c92e

Thank you so much for helping us spread the word! If any of your members are interested, they can reach out with questions 😊

Best,
Sara Valdes Cavazos

Sara Valdés Cavazos, M.A.

Teaching Assistant II, Graduate Research Assistant

Manager of the Applied Psychometrics/Measurement Laboratory

RISE Member (Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement)

M.S. in Psychology - Department of Psychology

The University of Texas at San Antonio