Puebla, Mexico Art and Design in Mexico The Puebla, Mexico Study Abroad Program is a 10-week Art, Graphic Design, and language program sponsored by the School of Art and directed by Patricia Cué in Graphic Design.

Puebla is Mexico’s fourth largest city, a colonial town, located 60 miles southeast of Mexico City, on a valley flanked by volcanoes Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl. Puebla offers unique opportunities to be in contact with its rich historic and artistic heritage: archeological sites, superb religious architecture, tile covered architecture, and unique markets; all of this in contrast with a booming contemporary art scene, and the intensity of a Mexican metropolis.

The main objective of the program is a full immersion into the local culture and its assimilation through art: taking photographs, drawing, making prints, binding books, designing, making paper, and painting. Travel within Mexico has been integrated into the curriculum through numerous local field trips, and two one-week trips to Oaxaca and to Mexico City (included in cost of program). Puebla’s privileged location also allows for a wide choice of independent exploration; beaches, tropical national parks, rafting, and archeological sites are within reasonable distance and can be reached with bus transportation.

¡Vámonos a México!

Program length
Winter Quarter (2008)

Eligibility and selection process

* Good academic standing (2.75 min. GPA)
* Spanish 112 (or test out of it)
* ML 250 Field Studies in Mexico (offered during the Fall prior to departure)
* Interview, statement of purpose, and letter of recommendation
* Priority is given to School of Art majors, to students who show a strong interest in the arts and/or are advanced in speaking Spanish.

Application deadline
Mid-April
For winter 2008 - April 15, 2007
Applications can be found at Applying for education abroad.

Living arrangements Students will have the option of living with a host family or sharing an apartment with other students in the program. Classes and workshops are taught in a studio and in a culturalcenter / library, both located in the center of Puebla. Courses and credits * ART 117 Drawing and Color * ART 392D Bookmaking * AH 331 Pre-hispanic Art * ART 251 Typography * ART 281 Photography * SP 200 and 300 level Spanish (different levels available upon need and preparation) Cost Estimate* Billed by Ohio University

* Tuition: 16 UG credits of OU tuition
* Program fee: $ 2,100
* Administrative fee: $150

Program fee includes:

* Airfare Lodging 2 daily meals / 5 days a week (breakfast and hearty lunch)
* Local transportation for academic activities
* Travel and lodging for five days in Oaxaca, and five days in Mexico City
* Museum entry fees

*Program cost is subject to change. Please see the program director for up-to-date information.

Out-of-pocket expenses

* Passport and photos: $110
* International Student ID card (ISIC): $22 (required)
* Textbooks and supplies: $200
* Incidentals: $900

Financial aid and scholarships can be applied to program costs. Visit Funding education abroad for more information. For more information contact Patricia Cue Program Director Seigfred Hall 418 Email: cue@ohio.edu Tel: (740) 593 0863

Student testimonials
“My first views of Mexico were open dry fields of vegetation, small burning field fires, brightly hand painted signage and the bursts of the vibrant bugambilia flowers that could be seen almost anywhere. As we neared our house, my attention was drawn again to the mountains in the background, the volcano that looked even larger from the ground and toward the sky, a shade of blue I had never seen before. Our house was breathtaking, yet calming, I quickly felt at home. My worries left me, my curiosity rose and I prepared myself to be open to the unimaginable. (…)” –Katie Ingersoll

“I had never seen a peacock in full plumage, but on a small dirt road off the beaten path, I experienced one of the most breathtaking experiences of my life. For me that is what Mexico was; a series of surprises (…)” –Jim Thomas

“Little painted chickens, dead chickens, a whole pig’s head, Mexican mesh, colorful tarps, these are just some of the images that stuck to my head. (…)” –Jessica Koenig

“The simple chore of buying a bottle of contact solution and having to ask for it, the price and which one I wanted (all in Spanish) was amazing. I walked out of that store with a grin on my face, I could do anything. I felt independent, as though I was able to take care of myself without assistance. (…) “ –Alli Nash

Go to the Office of Education Abroad