Mexican students and faculty Experience Oklahoma

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

 

Mexican students and faculty Experience Oklahoma

 Mexican faculty and students from the Popular Autonomous University of the State of Puebla and the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education are on the OSU campus in Stillwater this month for an Experience Oklahoma program. The students and professors will learn about American culture through classes and cultural experiences.

The group was welcomed to Oklahoma by OSU faculty during a recent luncheon. David Henneberry, associate vice president of International Studies and Outreach, encouraged them to soak up as much as they can and take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about OSU.

The program’s purpose is to create an exchange to assist participants in improving their conversational ability. The excursions provide them an outlet to practice their English and get accustomed to the culture.

Some of the outings the group will go on include The Botanic Garden at OSU, Keystone Lake, Oklahoma City downtown and historical sites, Tulsa and a trip down Route 66.

“We hope these students and faculty will return to Mexico with an appreciation for American way of life,” said Elizabeth Carver-Cyr, coordinator, Mexican summer programs. “Our program is well-rounded and gives them opportunities to experience as much culture and language in four weeks.”