Art
in Mexico City
Travel
Group
behavior and solidarity
Living and traveling as a group requires of each
member a strong spirit of cooperation and a willingness to place
the needs of the group above personal preferences. We expect all
members of the group to stay in the accommodations provided by
the program, and participate in program activities together. The
unique and ongoing dialogue between students and faculty is born
in response to program experiences and activities. We expect participants
to be receptive to the experiences offered on the program and
respectful of one another and of the people and cultures visited.
Luggage
Participants may carry an internal or external
frame backpack, or a wheeled suitcase. Only one large piece of
luggage should be brought on the program, with a small bag or
daypack for daily needs such as water, snacks, notebook and camera. This
facilitates travel and keeps personal effects to a minimum. Many airlines are now charging for luggage. The less you carry, the less you may have to pay.
Public
Transportation
We
move quickly using public transportation, which enables program
participants to mix as much as possible with local inhabitants
throughout the program. We travel mainly by metro and bus. In
Xochimilco we plan to take a cruise on the canals.
Program
Travel
The
program fee covers all the intra-city program travel, including
the trip to Teotihuacan, the boat ride in Xochimilco and hotel
transfer costs from the airport. An optional trip to Puebla and Cholula is tentatively scheduled.
Round-Trip
Air
Once
accepted into the program, students will receive information on
arranging their air transportation.
Where
we stay
The program fee covers the costs of lodging in
central Mexico City. We stay in an older hotel with double occupancy
rooms. We have chosen the hotel based on location, relative quietness,
safety, friendliness and cost. There is a restaurant off the lobby
that serves reasonably-priced meals, and a tasty breakfast, and
is open most of the day for snacks or full meals. A cantina at
the entrance to the hotel is a local watering hole, occasionaly with
music in the evenings. The central lobby has couches and long
wooden tables, affording a good place to relax and read or catch
up on coursework.
Participants
will be expected to abide by the rules and regulations established
by the tour director at the hotel, and the rules of the hotel
itself. A disregard of these rules may lead to dismissal of the
student from the tour.
Health and Safety
Mexico is a fascinating country. With a few precautions, your experience should afford you the opportunity to experience the hospitality of the people, the beauty of Mexico's art forms, and the delicious flavors of their cuisine. No special innoculations are required for travel in Mexico City and evnvirons, but always check with your physician before traveling. A session on health and safety issues will be held before Winter Break.
Travel
requirements
Passport
Information: If you have not yet applied for
a passport, please do so immediately. Applications can be obtained
at any county court house, passport agency or designated post
office. The expiration date of your passport must be at least
six months after the tour ends. For complete passport information,
including printable application forms, visit the State Department
website at: http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_832.html
Participants
who are NON-U.S. citizens may be required to have an additional
visa, depending on citizenship and are responsible for securing
the necessary visa. The Office of Academic Programs Abroad at
Eastern Michigan University will inform non-U.S. citizens about
which steps to take to receive a visa. The Art in Mexcio City
Program cannot be responsible for delays, detainments or losses
incurred by non-U.S. citizens due to visa problems arising from
their citizenships.
For
further information:
Benita Goldman
Academic Programs Abroad
103 Boone Hall
734.487.5987
bgoldman@emich.edu
or
734.487.2424 or
800.777.3541
programs.abroad@emich.edu
