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For OCC students
Oaxaca (pronounced /wa-ha-ka/) is the most diverse state in Mexico. It has peaks that reach more than 3,000 meters high, caverns that are among the deepest in the world, virgin beaches, secluded forests, and sunlit valleys that hold the majority of the people. Oaxaca is rich in traditions and customs and has the largest ethnic population found in the Republic of Mexico. Oaxaca has all of the features of modern progress—communications, transportation, and health care—especially in its capital. However, it has not lost that air of innocence that characterizes it, of a community anchored in a carefree time, which is due, above all else, to the robust presence of its indigenous population: sixteen ethnic groups who speak more than 150 dialectal variants, who proudly preserve their traditions and lifestyles, who give cultural plurality to the state, and are the finest part of its wealth: its people. To enroll in the OCC/Oaxaca Exchange Program, you must also enroll in the four-credit Directed Studies in Spanish class. The credits for this class are transferrable to any college or university in Michigan. While in the state capital of Oaxaca, you will attend class (at the various participating schools) three days a week, for five hours a day. On the other days, you will have ample opportunity to improve your Spanish while you visit historical sites, participate in celebrations such as the Guelaguetza, vacation on the coast, taste the cuisine, and experience the excitement of the art markets, all while enjoying the amazing opportunity to share in the lives and comforts of a traditional Mexican home. Get a peek into a former program particpant's online scrapbook of her travels to Oaxaca. Learn more by exploring the following links:
When you visit Oaxaca, you'll get a chance to visit some fascinating places. Here are some links you can explore prior to your trip:
The experience of this program is valuable; however, the cost is relatively inexpensive. Fees include:
Douglas L. Riddering Submit all relevant documents according to the Application Deadlines (PDF):
We are currently accepting applications from families interested in hosting a student from Oaxaca, Mexico. If you are interested, please complete our Application to be a U.S. Host Family (PDF). |
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For Oaxaca students Opened in 1965, OCC is the largest of Michigan’s 28 community colleges and the 14th largest in the United States. The college enrolls nearly 70,000 students a year—the third largest undergraduate enrollment in the state. OCC has also the state’s largest Workforce Development, Nursing, and English as Second Language programs. OCC offers two-year associate degrees and one-year certificates in more than 140 fields, including more than 90 career associate degrees in such fields as health sciences, industrial technology, business, arts, and humanities. Fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, OCC is a student-centered institution that aims to provide quality, outcomes-based, lifelong learning opportunities for individuals, communities, and organizations on an accessible, affordable basis. Learn about Historic Places in Detroit. While in Michigan, students from Oaxaca will attend classes two days a week, for five hours a day, studying English Writing/Grammar in the mornings and Conversation/Listening in the afternoons. They will also attend courses on each of the OCC campuses to sample the programs offered by the college and experience different teaching styles. On the other three days of the week, students will travel to and learn about historic places within the Metro Detroit area and beyond. Students will also travel by train to spend a weekend in Chicago to see the Adler Planetarium, Field Museum, Museum of Science & Industry, Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute, and John Hancock tower. While they are in Michigan, students will live with an American family (usually a family with children approximately the same age as the Oaxacan student), sharing family meals, traditions, and religious observations. The students will also engage socially with students from the International Academy, Lahser High School and Oakland Community College. Students will have easy access to the Internet while on campus, and usually in their host family’s home, as well. Learn more by exploring the following links:
Some of the highlights Oaxacan students may enjoy on their visit to the US, include:
The costs to participate in the OCC/Oaxaca Exchange Program are as follows:
Ing. Efraín López Bautista Submit all relevant documents according to the Application Deadlines (PDF):
We are currently accepting applications from families interested in hosting a student from Michigan. If you are interested, please complete our Application to be a Oaxacan Host Family (PDF). |