North America & The Caribbean

From white sand beaches to the Arctic tundra, the landscape of North America and the Caribbean is as diverse as its cultures. Our neighbors to the north, south, and southeast hold opportunities for research, field studies, internships, and leadership training that are integral to a changing world.
Berkeley Summer Abroad
colorful streets of Puebla, Mexico

Puebla, Mexico: Entre dos Mundos/Between Two Worlds | Nauatl and Spanish languages, cultures, and histories - Summer

Mexico

In this immersive program, students will explore Mexican history, culture, and language (Nauatl and Spanish) while taking a core major course in the Berkeley Spanish Language Department. Students will live and study in the beautiful, historic and vibrant city of Puebla, with extended excursions to nearby towns and cultural sites including Cholula, the Teotihuacan Pyramids, and Mexico City.

Highlights include:

  • Progress through the Spanish Major and Minor through the coursework offered and increasing your Spanish language speaking and writing proficiency
  • Field trips and excursions to places like the Teotihuacan pyramids and more to better analyze and judge syncretism in architecture, religion, language, and cuisine
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