My name is Erika Solano Ferrer. I am a sophmore pursuing  my Associates in Arts at GateWay Community College. I plan to transfer to ASU for my Bachelors in Elementary Education (Bilingual Education and English as a second language) in 2017. However, before I graduate from GWCC, I want to take this once in a lifetime opportunity of studying during the summer in Guanajuato, Mexico. This opportunity will allow me to expand my knowledge, learn more about my ancestry, and enhance my spanish. I have the intention of applying everything that I learn from this experience to my future career. In order for me to achieve this goal of studying abroad, I do need to raise money for certain fees. Below I have provided the fees that I am trying to raise money for. Any type of contruibution would be appreciated. 

Program Fee: $1,370

Includes lodging, meals while staying with local host family, academic facilities, cultural excursions, in-country ground transportation, and secondary medical insurance.

Program Fee Due: March 24, 2017

Registration Fee: $531
In-state & Tuition: 6 credits
Courses that I will be taking at The University of Guanajuato:
CSC101 - Chicano Studies
HIS 145 - History of Mexico


Tuition Due: 35 days prior to course start date Registration begins in March.

Airfare (estimated cost)
$850

Meals (estimate)
$80
Meals are provided while staying with local host family in Guanajuato. Meals are NOT included during cultural excursions.

TOTAL Estimated Costs
$2,831
(program fee, tuition, airfare and meals)

ADDITIONAL COSTS

Ground Transportation (estimate)
$10