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Archived Projects/Programs

UCLA Study Abroad

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  • Contemporary Mexico
    An intriguing experience with Mexico’s people and politics awaits in Mexico City, a mosaic of modern and historic culture. This five-week summer program mixes class time with a flurry of activities and trips.

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  • Field Research In Mexico
    Ready for adventure? Got a research topic in mind? Take your curiosity and ideas to Mexico, where a diverse population, rich ecology, and fascinating history provide compelling possibilities for research.

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  • National Autonomous University of Mexico
    Popular subjects include anthropology, indigenous culture studies, psychology, economics, and US-Mexico relations. For more practical experience, add an internship related to art, marketing, or aiding refugees, women, and children.

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  • Leadership in Social Justice and Public Policy
    Build leadership skills and explore social justice in the powerhouse political centers of Mexico City and Sacramento. Combining coursework and on-the-ground experience, learn how the politics and culture of Mexico inform California public policy-making.

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  • Community Health in Mexico
    Turn interests in health, human rights, and justice into a career path. In Puerto Escondido, speak with locals about health, nutrition, education, and access to care in their community.

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  • Spanish: Spanish in the Mexican Context
    Spend a summer in Merida, Mexico, for your study of Spanish language or Mexican literature. In addition, you will participate in several cultural excursions to the most important Mayan ruins, the Yucatecan cenotes, and protected wildlife reserves.

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Collaborations

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  • 2022-23: 10 students

    Contemporary Mexico: 3 students

    Community Health in Mexico: 6 students

    National Autonomous University of Mexico: 1 student

  • 2021-22: 7 students

    Contemporary Mexico: 3 students

    Global Health in Mexico: 4 students

  • 2020-21: 7 students

    Contemporary Mexico: 3 students

    Global Health in Mexico: 4 students

  • 2019-20: 6 students

    National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico (UNAM): 4 students

    Field Research, UC Center Mexico City: 1 student

    Leadership in Social Justice & Public Policy, Mexico (F) & Sacramento (W/S): 1 student

  • 2018-19: 7 students

    Contemporary Mexico, UC Center, Mexico City: 1 student

    Global Health in Mexico: 2 students

    National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico (UNAM): 4 students

  • 2017-18: 7 students

    National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico (UNAM): 5 students

    Contemporary Mexico, UC Center, Mexico City: 1 student

    Leadership in Social Justice and Public Policy, Mexico City & Sacramento: 1 student

  • 2016-17: 7 students

    Field Research, UC Center Mexico City: 2 students

    National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico (UNAM): 5 students

  • 2015-16: 7 students

    Field Research, UC Center Mexico City: 4 students

    National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico (UNAM): 3 students

  • 2014-15: 8 students

    Field Research, UC Center Mexico City: 1 student

    National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico (UNAM): 6 students

    National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico (UNAM): 1 student

  • 2013-14: 3 students

    Field Research, UC Center Mexico City: 2 students

    National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico (UNAM): 1 student

  • 2012-13: 3 students

    Field Research, UC Center Mexico City: 2 students

    National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico (UNAM): 1 student

  • 2011-12: 5 students

    Field Research, UC Center Mexico City: 1 student

    National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico (UNAM): 4 students

  • 2010-11: 6 students

    Field Research, UC Center Mexico City: 3 students

    National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico (UNAM): 3 students

  • 2009-10: 5 students

    Field Research, UC Center Mexico City: 2 students

    Mexico-U.S. Comparative, UC Center Mexico City: 2 students

    National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico (UNAM): 1 student

Defining Terms


Projects/Programs

  • The projects and programs on this map constitute our “global data.” We define global data to be information related to “global topics” such as events, activities, and geographical areas outside of the United States. Any project or program conducted in an area outside of the United States is included on the map, as it speaks to UCLA’s direct engagement with the global community. Even if a project or program is conducted domestically, it is included as long as it engages with one or more global topics.

  • To collect data for the Projects/Programs map, we survey faculty on their research pursuits. We also explore UCLA websites such as faculty profiles, research centers, and department pages to learn about past and ongoing projects. We periodically review our data, archiving and removing projects and programs that have concluded or expired.

Study Abroad

  • Click here for the International Education Office’s explanation of UCLA’s various Study Abroad Programs.

  • To collect data on Study Abroad Programs, we explore both UC Education Abroad Programs (UCEAP) and UCLA websites to find information on opportunities offered at or through UCLA.

Collaborations

  • International Collaboration comprises memoranda of understanding (MOUs), collaboration agreements (CAs), affiliation agreements (AAs), and student exchange agreements. Click here for UCLA Global’s explanation of these terms.

  • We source this data from the UCLA Global database of international academic agreements.

Students

  • Here, “Students” refers to International Students as well as Study Abroad students.


Visitors

  • Visitors are guests whose visits are coordinated by the International Visitors Bureau (IVB). Click here for more information.

  • We source this data directly from the IVB.


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