Welcome to my Oaxaca, Mexico Blog. June 28 thru July 26, 2008 i successfully completed a spanish language & cultural studies at Universidad Regional del Sureste (URSE) in Oaxaca, MX. The Southern State of Oaxaca is incredible! I entered the proram through OCC in Michigan and 10 students helped complete the 10th anniversary of the excellent immersion program or Intercambio Educativo Cultural Program; in conjunction with URSE - Oaxaca. I lived with 2 loving and marvelous host families and both families did an outstanding job making me feel at home. Based on my most enjoyable experiences, i found the Oaxacian people to be: proud of their rich indigenous culture, strong believers in following the traditions of their ancestors, displays affection frequently by holding-hands in public, strong catholic rel
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