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Arts and Sciences

International Human Services Program
In this 4-week (8 SH program) open to all students will examine Mexican human service interventions and organizations through service-learning, lectures, site visits and cultural exchanges.  Particular attention is given to the political, social and economic conditions in which these human service organizations operate.  Students will also participate in Spanish language instruction commensurate with their level, provided by the Chac-Mool Language Institute in Cuernavaca, Mexico.  Through classroom lectures, guest speakers and field experience students will develop an understanding of how culturally relevant human service programming is developed and administered.

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International Service-Learning:
While participating in this program students are placed in a service-learning experience in a social service organization. Students will have the opportunity to choose organizations that are most inline with their interests. Volunteer experiences are available in a variety of settings including orphanages, ESL programs for women prisoners, street youth programs and programs for disabled children.

Cost:
The most significant costs associated with this program are covered by tuition including airfare, housing and most meals. Financial aid is applicable, so contact your financial aid advisor.

Additional Information:
All students who wish to attend the trip will be required to fill out an application, the Study Abroad Forms: signed enrollment and waiver and schedule an interview.

For more information contact:

Lori Gardinier, Director of the Human Services Program

L.Gardinier@neu.edu

Or

Stephanie Skavenski, Program Assistant

sskavenski@yahoo.com

Or

Natalia Stone

N.Stone@neu.edu