Guateca+Summer+School+2011

The below information was from the Guateca Summer School of 2011.

Why Guateca?
 Relative to most other Summer study abroad programs offered at Cal Poly, Guateca provides students with a longer exchange at a lesser cost. Our classes also follow a highly interactive learning model that emphasizes cross-cultural team work and relationship building. The educational, social, and financial value of Guateca is truly unique opportunity for students.

Admission:
Students of all majors are welcome. Proficiency in Spanish not required. Space is limited to 20 students, so please submit your online application **__as soon as possible__.** Preference will be given to Juniors, Seniors and Graduate students, but all applicants will be considered.

Courses:
PSC 320: //Energy, Society, and the Environment// (4 units - Area F)

or PHYS310: The Physics of Energy (3 units) LAES 471: //Hands-on Design for Appropriate Technologies// (4 units) MLL 270/470: //Intensive Language Exchange of Spanish and English// (4 units)

Itinerary:
//June 20 – June 30:// Orientation training at Cal Poly (Required) //July 1:// Depart from LAX for Guatemala City //July 2:// Program begins in San Pablo //September 1:// End of program, Departure from Guatemala City to LAX

Excursions - //(Dates TBD)// Mt. Tacana Day Hike, Tikal (4 days), West coast beach trip (3 days), day trips to local markets of San Marcos

Facilities:
The community of San Pablo is our classroom! Daily lecture and group meetings will be held in their public meeting rooms.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Accommodation- <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Students will be paired to live with a family in San Pablo, daily meals will be provided by the family.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cost:
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Estimated Program Fee - $4,750. Financial aid is available for qualifying students.

//<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fee includes- // <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Orientation, Tuition, Room and board, Course materials, Organized Excursions, and Travel Insurance

//<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fee does not include- // <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Airfare, Passport and Visa fees, Personal Expenses (which should only include souvenirs), Any other items not listed in above section

//<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Questions? //
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Contact: <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Jamie Cignetti, Guateca Advisory Board Member <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Email: cpsp.guateca@gmail.com <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">