International Exchanges
(Pitzer Students Only)

Mexico

Program Title Pitzer Exchange with the Autonomous University of the Yucatan
Location Merida, Mexico
Host Website www.uady.mx/indexf.html
Eligibility Completion of Spanish 44 or the equivalent required for university classes taught in Spanish. Students in good standing at Pitzer College. Preference given to juniors and first semester seniors but sophomores are eligible if space is available.
Preparation At least one Latin American area studies course in literature or film, history, or political studies is required. Suggested additional general preparation options include: Comparative Politics; Intercultural Communications; Language Culture and Society; Introduction to International/ Intercultural Studies; Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology; Community Engagement Ethics
Application Pitzer College general application and the forms required by the university.
Program Dates Fall Semester: Late August to December
Spring Semester: Early January to mid May
Required Courses Participants are expected to take courses that include content on Mexican history, politics, literature or culture and the Pitzer Sakai course Intercultural Learning: Portfolio Writing.
Intensive Language Not offered. Students must be prepared to do all coursework in Spanish. Students are encouraged to study Mayan culture and language.
Independent Study See a Study Abroad Adviser. There are DISP possibilities in media, ecotourism, gender and sex trade.
Course Options The University offers broad curricular offerings in the social sciences with a link through the Department of Anthropology
Credit Possible Normally, a course load of 15 to16 units is = 4 Pitzer courses. Pitzer students are expected to take 4 courses at UADY to receive the equivalent of 4 Pitzer course credits. In addition, students will earn 0.5 Pitzer course credits for the Sakai course. See above under Required Courses.
Housing Options Students live with and take all meals with host families.
Advising Notes Professor Jesse Lerner is a special adviser to the academic program.