Spanish Immersion Program in Oaxaca 2013

I have completed a six-week summer Spanish immersion program in Oaxaca, Mexico through Sol Education Abroad (http://www.soleducation.com/). Monday through Friday, I took two classes, Grammar and Conversation, at la Academia Facultad de Idiomas Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca (UABJO). My classes advanced from Beginner II to Intermediate II. My Spanish improved tremendously, and overall, I had an incredible experience in Oaxaca. 

Above all, I thank God. I would also like to thank the College Language Association, Sol Education Abroad, and everyone who helped make this enriching opportunity possible.

Photos

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School area
 

Conversation Class Trip to El Zócalo (Town Center Plaza), El Mercado Benito Juárez, and Tianguis

El Zócalo Area

 

My host mother's house and neighborhood

Chedrui department store

Lucha Libre

 

Art, Alebrije Art Workshop, Art Museums

El Zócalo Area 2

chocolate making

De Valle Mall and Cinemex Theater

El Tule (Ancient Tree) Area

Amigos

Grooveros Del Valle jazz band at La Biblioteca Henestrosa

Hierve El Agua

Mezcal Factory and Store

Monte Albán

Cuilapam and Parade

Pre-Guelaguetza Parades

Salsa and Cumbia Class

Santo Domingo Church and Museum

Sierra Norte, Town of Benito Juárez, and Ziplining

Skull and Art Box Workshops

Stencil Art Workshop

Teatro Alcalá

Teotitlan del Valle Artisan Village - Thread and Tapete Making

Tlacolula Market

Walmart Area in Oaxaca