Study Abroad Options
Learn about Global Cultural Experiences led by College of Education faculty. These opportunities are open to all SDSU students.
Below are the latest study abroad options offered through the College of Education (COE) Global Cultural Experience office. They are led by various COE faculty.
Note: SDSU students enrolled in COE programs have priority, but these options are open to any SDSU student.
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2020 Study Abroad Opportunities
Guatemala
Faculty leader: Andina Aste Nieto
Dates: Spring Break 2020
Application opens: Sep. 3, 2020
Apply at Aztecs Abroad by: Oct. 15, 2020
Course: ED 450 (Section 2, 3 units, stateside)
Meets February 21, March 13, April 17 & 24. 4–6:40 p.m.
Program requirements:
Meets CFD requirement
Meets LS requirement
Meets HHS requirement
This program may meet other program requirements. Consult your academic advisor.
Past Experiences
Phoebe Nishimoto shares her unforgettable memories in Guatemala through video.
Oaxaca, México
Faculty leader: Dr. Regina Brandon
Dates: Spring Break 2020
Meets February 21, March 13, April 17 & 24. 12–2:40 p.m.
Application Opens: Sep. 3, 2020
Apply at Aztecs Abroad by: Oct. 15, 2020
Course: ED 450 (section1, 3 units, stateside)
Program Requirements:
Meets CFD requirement
Meets LS requirement
Meets HHS requirement
This program may meet other program requirements. Consult your academic advisor.
About this Experience
Participants will prepare and implement activities with local children of street vendors
who are not enrolled in school, explore the pyramids of Monte Alban, visit the village
of Teotitlan, participate in a panel discussion with local Oaxaca educator, take salsa
dancing lessons and a Zapotec cooking class!
Oaxaca, México
Faculty leader: Dr. Margarita Machado-Casas
Dates: June 12 – July 3, 2020
Courses Offered: DLE 415 & DLE 515
Program Requirements:
Meets DLE requirement
About this Experience
During the month of June participants live with Mexican families where they enjoy
three meals per day, take courses Monday through Thursday and engage in a teaching
practicum in a local Mexican school. Cultural excursions take place on Saturdays to
the following locations: San Bartolo Coyotepec and Cuilapam, Ocotlan, Rodolfo Morales
Museum, San Martin Tilcajete, and Mitla, Hierve el Agua and Tule or Tlacolula, Mitla,
Teotitlan del Valle y Tule.
Ávila, Spain
Faculty leader: Dr. Sarah Maheronnaghsh
Dates: June 25–July 25, 2020
Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2020
Course: 6 units, 2 courses
Program Requirements:
Meets CFD requirement
Meets LS requirement
Meets HHS requirement
Meets Spanish major requirement
This program may meet other program requirements. Consult your academic advisor.
Past Experiences
Leah Buchsbaum shares her global cultural experience in Ávila, Spain in her blog,
"Girl on the Spanish Train."
Read more
Kathmandu, Nepal
Faculty leader: Dr. Jacki Booth
Dates: Jan 4–Jan 18, 2020
Deadline to Apply: TBD
Course: ED 450, meets Feb 14, Mar 13, April 17, and May 15
Program Requirements:
Meets CFD requirement
Meets LS requirement
Meets HHS requirement
This program may meet other program requirements. Consult your academic advisor.
Past Experiences
Liberal Studies Program Students
If you are enrolled in the SDSU Liberal Studies Program, you can join a Global Cultural Experience trip. In addition, there are Liberal Studies trips designed especially for you to fulfill the international experience requirement.
- Visit the Liberal Studies International Experience webpage for more information.
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