Oaxaca 2023 Application

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This 300-level ENS course explores Oaxacan society’s rich connections to the environment over the last ten thousand years. Oaxaca is the birthplace of corn, and we will eat and cook corn in many forms, and learn how Zapotec farmers grow corn today. We will visit archaeological sites to learn about the ancient Zapotec people and learn from weavers how they use natural dyes made from local plants and insects to create textiles that express their modern Zapotec identities. We’ll explore the history, economics, culture, and sustainability of native crops like chocolate and agave, hike in the pine covered mountains to learn how Zapotec and Mixtec groups are sustainably managing their forests, and how these communities are facing opportunities and challenges associated with globalization to climate change.
All majors are welcome, no prerequisites, Sustainability tag. $3500 includes all travel/food/lodging/activities. Contact Dr. Mark Galatowitsch or Dr. Robyn Cutright for more information. Apply below!

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Name *

Student ID# *

GPA: *

Rank at Centre as of January 2023 *

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Major/minor *

Have you taken any other study abroad courses while you have attended Centre? If so, please indicate the year and course: *

Are you applying for any other 2023 CentreTerm courses abroad? If so, which one(s)? *

Have you traveled outside the United States before this study abroad program? If so, describe the experience: duration of stay, type of travel (study, family vacation, mission, etc) *

Describe your motivation for taking this course: *

Mark the top five (5) outcomes that you expect to gain from this study abroad experience. Think about what you are hoping to learn and practice in the course and what you want to do with the knowledge you cultivate abroad. *

Global understanding

Personal development and growth

Knowledge of a specific country or culture

Foreign or second language skills

Understanding of US/home country

Cross-cultural skills

Career goals

Professional development and/or contacts

Adventure

Academic goals (major, minor, preparation for graduate study)

Meet new people/make new friends

Other:

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What are your intellectual interests? What about these interests fascinates you the most and how would you like to explore them in the future? *

What else would you like us to know about you? (For example, your personal values, your involvement at Centre College, and/or your future career plans.)

During your time at Centre College, have you had any DPS (Department of Public Safety) citations? If so, please explain. *

Please list two faculty or staff members who can vouch for your character: *

Spanish is not required for this course, but please briefly describe your experience with Spanish (e.g. courses taken, native/heritage speaker, etc). *

There are no prerequisites for this course, but please list any past coursework in Environmental Studies, Biology, and/or Anthropology. *

Are you prepared to walk extensively on uneven ground in natural areas, archaeological sites, and cities? *

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