Institute of Modern Spanish -- Registration Form
http://www.modernspanish.com
Spanish language and Mexican culture studies in Mérida, Yucatán, México

Please PRINT Registration Form. Complete and sign the Registration Form, and send with non-refundable US$100.00 deposit (applicable toward total program cost) or credit card payment form to:

Institute of Modern Spanish, U.S. Registration, 413 Interamerica Blvd.WH1, PMB MX 018-108, Laredo, TX 78045 OR Fax (775) 213-0406.


Last name: _________________________________________

First name: _______________________________________________________

Street Address: ____________________________________________________

City, State, & Zip: ___________________________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________________________

E-mail: ________________________________________________

Personal Information:

Date of birth: ___________________ Marital Status: ______________

Religion: _________________ Profession: ______________________

Allergies: _________________________________________________________

Special eating preferences / food needs: _________________________________
Special Interests: ___________________________________________________

How did you become interested in studying at the Institute of Modern Spanish?

_________________________________________________________________

Mexican Culture Interests:

In additional to Spanish language study, what specific aspects of Mexican culture are you interested in learning more about? (check all that apply)

_____ Yucatan History _____ Literature _____ Education
_____ Mayan Culture _____Conversation _____ Religion
_____ Politics/Economy _____ Business _____ Art/Art History

In case of an emergency, who should we contact?

Name: ___________________________________________________________
Relation to self: ____________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

Telephone (home): _________________ Telephone (work): __________________
E-mail: ___________________________________________________________

Arrival information (to Merida's airport):

I want to be picked up at the airport: Yes / No (circle one) (US$10.00 charge)

Arrival date: _________ Arrival time: _________ AM / PM

Airline: _____________ Flight Number: _______

Description of alternative transportation arrangements (i.e. bus from Cancun, etc.):
_________________________________________________________________

Departure date & time: ______________________________________________

Mexican Family Homestay includes the weekends before and after study at the Institute of Modern Spanish. You are welcome to arrive earlier than Saturday or stay later than Sunday; each additional day of Shared Accommodations is US$20.00; each additional day of Private Accommodations is US$25.00.



School Information:

If you are a student, what school do you attend? ____________________________

Major (s) ______________________ Minor(s) ____________________________

Year in School _________________

What are your career plans?___________________________________________________________

Do you plan to receive college
credit for your Institute of Modern Spanish course work? ______________________

If so, have you had your credit transfer
requested preapproved at your home school? _____________________________


Language Information:

What experience do you have with the Spanish language? (i.e. What classes have you taken? When?)

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

What is your native language? _________________

Do you speak any other language(s)? ______ If so, which one(s)? ______________

How would you rank your current Spanish language ability level? (Circle One)


Beginner (You have no formal knowledge of the language. You may know a few set phrases. You do not understand spoken Spanish.)

Elementary (You know many set phrases pertaining to yourself and present situations. You generally understand nontechnical speech when presented clearly.)

Intermediate (You are able to construct meaningful utterances about yourself and present situations. You may also be able to communicate about past and future events. You understand spoken Spanish when presented clearly--mostly in social contexts.)

Advanced (You are able to construct meaningful utterances about present, past, and future. You may also be able to communicate about hypothetical situations. You understand the majority of spoken Spanish when presented clearly in almost all contexts.)



Cultural Excursions/Trips:

I am interested in participating in the following cultural excursions/trips
(Check to show interest.):

_____ Dzibilchaltún
(Mayan ruins and museum)
_____ Progreso
(port town and beach)
_____ Chichén Itzá
(Mayan ruins)
_____ "Las Grutas"
(Cave exploration)
_____Cancún
(Overnight trip to beach resort)
_____ Hacienda Excursion
(Colonial homes)
_____Celestún
(Beach and wildlife
_____ Uxmal
(Mayan ruins & Light and Sound Show)
_____ Other (please indicate)
____________________

I wish to register for...

Instruction:

 
 

_____ weeks of private / group (circle one) instruction for 20 / 25 (circle one) hours per week.

 
 

Monday Start Date: ______________

 

_____ weeks of intensive instruction (40 hours per week - Mérida Only)

 
 

Monday Start Date: _______________


Housing:

 
 

 _____ weeks of private / shared (circle one) housing

_____ additional days of private / shared (circle one)

Arrival Date: ____________________

Departure Date: ____________________

I wish to share housing with:   

 __________________________


Special Programs (Inclusive Culture Programs - Merida Only)

 
 

_____ Winter Studies Program (2 weeks)

 

Work Experiences and Teaching Practicums (additional US$125.00 non-refundable registration fee)

             Work experience
 _____ as indicated in the enclosed letter of application
(Merida)

            Teaching Practicum
_____ as indicated in the enclosed letter of application
(Merida)

_____ Teaching Practicum with Spanish classes (Cancun)


My signature indicates that I have read and understood the Policies & Conditions and that I agree to abide by said policies & conditions.

Signature ______________________________________

Date _________________________

Signature of parent or guardian if
applicant is under the age of 18  _______________________________________

Date _________________________