Arcos Learning Abroad - Study Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico

I spent two semesters in Oaxaca, Mexico with Arcos! The staff are super friendly and attentive. They are able to tailor a program to fit your needs, whether you want to spend a week or a semester abroad they can make it happen. My host family was amazing, they were super kind! We ate three meals a day together, and it helped me improve my Spanish. I went from being able to speak at an intermediate level, to speaking Spanish fluently and now I am able to speak Spanish in my job everyday. Arcos had many fun excursions planned, and they weren’t all the same so both semesters were unique and engaging! I was able to participate in many fun workshops like print making and painting alebrijes. I enjoyed my experience with Arcos abroad and recommend them for your study abroad experience.

An incredible program! All of the staff, professors and home stay families were resourceful, kind and fun! I did a two week program in Oaxaca, MX and enjoyed every moment. The classes and excursions were fun too. I got to experience the culture and food in a very authentic way that is unique to any other style of travel! I also went early before the program to hangout on the beach and surf for ten days in Puerto Escondido and left a week later to see Mexico City. aim so grateful I got to do this program!

Hello. Studying abroad in Oaxaca through ARCOS was a fun, easy, and smooth experience. The excursions and activities that were selected felt authentic and educational. For example, visiting the Tlacululokos Studio felt like a peek into real Oaxaca’s societal problems and activism. The ARCOS team, prior to arrival, made sure to reminds us to fill in the forms on time. Additionally, our guides made it easy for us to travel from one activity to the next. Additionally, they were very helpful and knowledgeable about Oaxaca.

I thoroughly enjoyed my trip, as it provided me with the opportunity to connect with a diverse group of people and partake in enriching experiences. Among the highlights were the engaging survival Spanish class and the delightful cooking class, both of which added a considerable amount of fun to my journey. Overall, it was a memorable adventure filled with exciting encounters and cultural immersion. Both of these experiences were extremely fun. I would recommend this program to any student who is intreated in traveling. This is a good first country to travel to.

This program was an amazing opportunity to experience life in another country. Everyone involved was supportive, kind, and helpful throughout the process. It was a great program to learn Spanish by talking with my fellow travelers, host family, and in my classes. Don't be scared of trying, people were very supportive of every stage of language learning. I learned so much from the activities, excursions, and classes, as well as from living life with a host family and from new local friends. If you are unsure about this program, don't be! You will not regret it!

The month I spent in Oaxaca was so spectacular in so many ways. Not only was they city and culture beautiful, but I learned so much during my month there. My host mom was amazing and treated me as if I was her own daughter. I made so many new friends from all over the country and tried so many different types of food. The school/classes were great and my professors were some of the nicest and best people I've met. I remain this amazing connection with my host mom and friends I've met. I loved Oaxaca and would do it all over again!