The city is surrounded by small towns, each with its own personality and characteristics. The transportation system, which consists of buses, mini-buses, and taxis, provides an excellent way to get around the town and to the outlying towns. Living Arrangements Students begin the program with an orientation program at the Casa de los Amigos in Mexico City. Founded in 1956, the Casa de los Amigos is a Quaker center of hospitality, volunteerism and cross-cultural dialogue in the heart of Latin America's largest city. Students then move to Cuautla and participate in an orientation to the area.
Students live with and take meals with Mexican families.
Living with host families is an important part of the program which enhances the language acquisition process and reinforces the cultural immersion experience. There are many opportunities to travel in Mexico, both with the group and independently. Students visit Mexico City, Cuernavaca, Puebla, Tepotzlan, and small towns near Cuautla. In addition, students may travel to other cities in Mexico such as Oaxaca, Morelia, Guanajuato, Veracruz, or Taxco. Courses and Credits Students earn 18 semester credits for successful completion of the program.