Chicana/Chicano Studies

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Quarter Abroad Mexico - Placements

Latinx Health Internship in Oaxaca

For the Latinx Health Internship program in Oaxaca, UC Davis Study abroad partners with CFHI (Child Family Health International), a nonprofit organization that offers health-focused programs, rotations, and internships.

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Quarter Abroad Mexico - Cost

The Latinx Health Internship in Oaxaca program offers financial aid eligibility for UC Davis students, with program fees that vary by cohort and do not include airfare or personal expenses; students will experience homestays with local families, receive two daily meals, participate in cultural excursions, and benefit from comprehensive support, including health insurance and clinical rotations, while navigating additional personal expenses.
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Quarter Abroad Mexico - Travel

The Latinx Health Internship in Oaxaca includes a pre-departure and on-site orientation, with students responsible for travel arrangements; entry requirements include a valid passport and, for non-U.S. citizens, a visa, while participants are covered by GeoBlue Global Health Insurance and LGBTQIA+ support is available.
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Quarter Abroad Mexico - On Site

The Latinx Health Internship in Oaxaca program offers accommodations with local families in Oaxaca City and Puerto Escondido, includes two daily meals typically prepared by hosts, features excursions for lectures and clinical visits related to health concerns, and provides students with resources to navigate local dining options while immersing them in Mexico's rich cultural and historical landscape.
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Quarter Abroad Mexico - Instructors

Natalia Deeb-Sossa, born in Bogotá, Colombia, is a Professor of Chicana/o Studies at UC Davis, conducting research on women's reproductive rights activism in the US and Mexico, supported by the 2022 Chancellor’s Fellowship for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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Quarter Abroad Mexico - Courses

UC Davis Summer Abroad Mexico offers students the opportunity to earn units over the summer through immersive coursework, enhanced by local excursions, guest lectures and reflective assignments.
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Quarter Abroad Mexico

Latinx Health Internship in OaxacaOaxaca, Mexico
  • Dates – September 13–November 29, 2025
  • Max Enrollment – 30
  • Taught In – English and Spanish
  • Prerequisites – Yes
  • Academic Area – Chicana/o Studies
Program Overview

This specialized program offers students the opportunity to take UC Davis classes on transnational (US-Mexico) health issues, participate in approximately 180 hours of clinical rotations t

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