Mexicali Trip Nov. 09

Gender and Development in Mexicali
Earn 1 unit in WMNST 499 or 798
Dates: November 11-15, 2009
Dr. Doreen Mattingly

Project Description:

This class will give you a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about programs that support the economic development of women and their communities in Mexicali, Mexico. The program we will be working with, called Los Niños, aims to develop communities by empowering and supporting women. In addition to general projects like building schools and playgrounds, they offer microcredit, classes in ecology and nutrition, and scholarships to women.

We will be in Mexicali for five days (Wed-Sun) and four nights. Each day our agenda will be planned by Los Niños and will include working with the community, visiting other development and social service organizations, and experiencing daily life in Mexicali. You will have the opportunity to learn by working side by side with community members.

Price: $738 for undergraduates, $748 for graduate students

The Price Includes:

Tuition for 1 Unit (graduate and undergraduate credits)
Roundtrip Transportation
Lodging
All Meals

Application for the Program

Additional Information:

Spanish is helpful, but not required.
You will need a passport

SDSU Associated Students offers scholarships for Study Abroad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dr. Doreen Mattingly, 619-584-8033, 342 Arts and Letters
Space is limited Apply ASAP!!!!!!



	Mexicali Trip Nov. 09

Home 40th Anniversary in 2010 Alumnae survey Program History Newsletter About the Program Class Schedule Course Syllabi Master's Program Faculty Community Bread and Roses International Internships Scholarships	Gender and Development in Mexicali Earn 1 unit in WMNST 499 or 798 Dates: November 11-15, 2009 Dr. Doreen Mattingly Project Description: This class will give you a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about programs that support the economic development of women and their communities in Mexicali, Mexico. The program we will be working with, called Los Niños, aims to develop communities by empowering and supporting women. In addition to general projects like building schools and playgrounds, they offer microcredit, classes in ecology and nutrition, and scholarships to women. We will be in Mexicali for five days (Wed-Sun) and four nights. Each day our agenda will be planned by Los Niños and will include working with the community, visiting other development and social service organizations, and experiencing daily life in Mexicali. You will have the opportunity to learn by working side by side with community members. Price: $738 for undergraduates, $748 for graduate students The Price Includes: Tuition for 1 Unit (graduate and undergraduate credits) Roundtrip Transportation Lodging All Meals Application for the Program Additional Information: Spanish is helpful, but not required. You will need a passport SDSU Associated Students offers scholarships for Study Abroad FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Dr. Doreen Mattingly, 619-584-8033, 342 Arts and Letters Space is limited Apply ASAP!!!!!!