"Encuentro"

Guadalajara, Mexico

November and July | Open to All Students

Requirements: 

• Students should be in the possession of a valid passport that does not expire before March of 2023. If you do not have a current passport, please apply and select the expedited feature.
• Students should be enrolled in Spanish OR have the necessary conversational skills. All levels of Spanish are welcome.
• Students should be in the possession of a valid passport that does not expire in less than one year. If you do not have a current passport, please apply and select the expedited feature.
• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Program Description:

This innovative summer initiative is coordinated, staffed, and hosted by El Instituto de Ciencias, our Jesuit school in Guadalajara. Students who participate will enrich their Spanish, complete four service projects through Jesuit partners, explore the rich culture of Jalisco, and live with a host family, all while meeting new friends from other American Jesuit high schools who are also enrolled. Through participation in the program, students will more deeply understand and respect the linguistic, historical and cultural richness of Mexico while also exploring the interrelatedness of faith and justice. We will very intentionally focus upon developing the skills to listen with reverence and respect to the stories of those who they meet, whether on campus, at a service agency, or with their host family.

Questions?
Please direct questions to program coordinators Mr. Eduardo (ceduardopinto@jesuitcp.org) and Mr. Perry (RPerry@jesuitcp.org).