Arcos Learning Abroad

I really loved living in this vibrant, lively city. I lived in really good parts of the city with plenty to do all of the time. I had many opportunities to better my Spanish, and I made some lifelong friends.

To begin with the positives, I felt as if this program was set-up to make sure students thoroughly got the most out of their time in Oaxaca, despite only having one month. We were able to go to all of the touristy spots, but also be introduced one where (and how to find) the hidden gems across the city! I feel like I definitely got to experience a lot of what Oaxaca had to offer within the month. And in addition to this, my coursework was very engaging and encouraged students to compare the class lessons with real life examples and current events. Through all of these experiences, it created a stepping stone for future adventures! My only issues were that some days were really packed and didn't seem like administration accounted for how tired students would be after 1 or 2 activities.

The Arcos Team (Angélica & Adriana) worked tirelessly for the UTC students. They made every excursion and every day a wonderful cultural experience for the students. Arcos was well organized, and always available for everyone’s needs. Overall, an excellent learning environment and experience for everyone involved. ¡Pura Vida!