Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla

Departamento de Programas Internacionales

21 Sur 1103, Colonia Santiago, CP 72150, Puebla, Puebla, México

Edicio “A” Oficina 1017 Primer Piso

WELCOME

UPAEP recognizes the interest of International Students to

collaborate with community organizations to enhance the

quality of life of its members. Also recognised as a private

catholic university with a strong social commitment, UPAEP

goes further by offering service learning programs to

International Students.

Such programs include an important academic component

combined with a service in the community which allow

students to obtain credits for those programs.

Projects in the community are diverse and include most of

the main fields of study such as education, nursing, pre

med and medical studies, business, and liberal arts.

Programs are offered during the entire  year and tailor

made programs are offered upon special request.

ABOUT SERVICE LEARNING

Given the incredible changes taking place in this increasingly global society,

UPAEP recognizes the strong needs that exist throughout the world. Service

learning represents a significant way to make a difference within a small urban

or rural community whether it be in your native country or in another country,

one that may have higher needs. As part of the UPAEP mission, service

learning is required for every student who graduates from the University. The

University also accepts non UPAEP students  for short term service learning

projects volunteering in the urban community around the University and in

rural communities located within 40 to 50 minutes of the University. Social

enterprise projects are given priority in some areas.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Students from Universities in the U.S and other countries abroad will work

with different communities depending upon the students' interest, academic

field, career goals, or expertise. No previous experience is needed just a

willingness to learn about another culture, to improve the lives of others less

fortunate, and to care about person at growth. Based upon information

received on the application , service learning volunteers will be assigned to a

specific community and to a project that most appropriately fits your needs.

WHO SHOULD ENROLL?

Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible. An intermediate level

of Spanish is recommended. Students in Social Work, Environmental Studies,

Nutrition, Public Health, Education, Counseling, Architecture, English as a

Second Language, Business, Anthropology, Sociology, Craft Arts as well as

other areas are invited to apply. The range of projects appropriate to a variety

of student interests is great.

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