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The whole ELD intern group gathers on stairs and poses in front of the block M flag on our last day of class. Everyone is wearing their U of M ELD abroad blue t-shirt.
ELD ABROAD

Intern Testimonials

What do interns say about their experiences with ELD abroad in Mexico?

The whole ELD intern group stands in front of the rock pyramids of Teotihuacan.

Transformative to me as an educator

"ELD Abroad allowed me the opportunity to learn a new language in a foreign place which may resonate with the experiences of my future newcomer students. This experience has been transformative to me as an educator and a person of the world engaging with students and families of different backgrounds, lived experiences, languages, cultures, and ideas. This has been an opportunity to learn from them."

Teaching interns gathered around a table under a large umbrella for an outdoor Spanish lesson

Put me in the position of the multilingual learner

"Learning the content while abroad and while learning a new language completely informed and transformed my perception of the content. I could not imagine taking this class outside of this context. The course itself is incredibly useful, but my experience in a foreign country surrounded by a language I didn't know put me in the position of the multilingual learner. I don't think I would have developed the same passion and empathy had I been in Ann Arbor during this class."

Three interns sit in the back of a Mexican school classroom and watch the teacher deliver a lesson to a group of students, seated in the row in front of them.

I am now more aware of ways to support ELD students

"As far as my overall experience with learning through the ELD abroad program, I do not think I have been a part of a class that has made me feel more equipped to be a future teacher. The role often can feel overwhelming; however, being given so many helpful tools for how to support students has been incredibly beneficial. Not only do I feel more confident in my Spanish abilities, but I am now more aware of ways to support ELD students and activities I can bring into the classroom to help students reach their full potential."

Teaching interns pose for a photo with their host family

I will miss Cuernavaca and my host family so much

"Through studying in Mexico, I learned so much about the Spanish language and Mexican culture while also learning how to advocate for multilingual learners in the classroom. I feel like I learned more in the three weeks I was here than I ever could have in three weeks at home. Now that our time is coming to an end, I feel grateful for all this experience has taught me, and I will miss Cuernavaca and my host family so much!"

A large group of ELD interns sit at a table eating lunch in front of Lake Tequesquitengo. A blue umbrella offers shade on the visibly sunny day.
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Photos from ELD Abroad

ELD interns sit at the dinner table and watch a mariachi performance at a restaurant in Mexico City.
ELD interns sit at the dinner table and watch a mariachi performance at a restaurant in Mexico City.

ELD interns watch a mariachi show in Mexico City

Three ELD interns pose in front of the Mexican Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. They stand in front of a sculpture of two giant human fingers.
Three ELD interns pose in front of the Mexican Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. They stand in front of a sculpture of two giant human fingers.

Interns stand in front of the Mexican Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

The whole group of ELD interns stand in front of a fountain at the Mexican Museum of Anthropology. Water falls behind the group as they huddle with a smile.
The whole group of ELD interns stand in front of a fountain at the Mexican Museum of Anthropology. Water falls behind the group as they huddle with a smile.

The ELD abroad group in front of the water display at the Mexican Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

This is an original “Aztec calendar” which is housed in the Mexican Museum of Anthropology. It is a rock formation with intricate design work in a stylized sun.
This is an original “Aztec calendar” which is housed in the Mexican Museum of Anthropology. It is a rock formation with intricate design work in a stylized sun.

An Aztec calendar artifact, one of many found in the Mexican Museum of Anthropology

The Bellas Artes building, a prominent landmark in Mexico City with a marble structure and domed roof.
The Bellas Artes building, a prominent landmark in Mexico City with a marble structure and domed roof.

The Bellas Artes building, a prominent landmark in Mexico City

Robyn stands at the top of the pyramids of Teotihuacan with her hands up in the air as a celebration of climbing to the top.
Robyn stands at the top of the pyramids of Teotihuacan with her hands up in the air as a celebration of climbing to the top.

Robyn at the top of the pyramids of Teotihuacan

The whole ELD intern group stands in front of the rock pyramids of Teotihuacan.
The whole ELD intern group stands in front of the rock pyramids of Teotihuacan.

The ELD Abroad intern group in at the rock pyramids of Teotihuacan

Three interns walk gingerly down the steep stone steps of a pyramid at Teotichuacan.
Three interns walk gingerly down the steep stone steps of a pyramid at Teotichuacan.

Three interns walk gingerly down the steep stone steps of a pyramid at Teotihuacan

Interns seated at tables in the ELD abroad classroom, a room with a tile floor and a large block M flag.
Interns seated at tables in the ELD abroad classroom, a room with a tile floor and a large block M flag.

Interns seated at tables in the ELD abroad classroom

Clay artifacts and pots stand in an arch-shaped window at the Robert Brady Museum in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Clay artifacts and pots stand in an arch-shaped window at the Robert Brady Museum in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

Clay artifacts and pots at the Robert Brady Museum in Cuernavaca, Mexico

A self portrait of Frida Kahlo, one that she painted with monkeys in the background, hangs in the Robert Brady Museum in Cuernavaca, Mexico
A self portrait of Frida Kahlo, one that she painted with monkeys in the background, hangs in the Robert Brady Museum in Cuernavaca, Mexico

A self portrait of Frida Kahlo, in the Robert Brady Museum in Cuernavaca, Mexico

ELD interns stand in two lines, facing one another as they participate in a salsa dancing class outdoors.
ELD interns stand in two lines, facing one another as they participate in a salsa dancing class outdoors.

ELD interns during a salsa dance class

Riley, Susan, Julia and Londyn smile with popsicles in their hands during a stop on a hike in the Tepoztlan mountains. Rock and greenery is visible behind them.
Riley, Susan, Julia and Londyn smile with popsicles in their hands during a stop on a hike in the Tepoztlan mountains. Rock and greenery is visible behind them.

Riley, Susan, Julia and Londyn take a popsicle break on the hike up Tepoztlan mountain

A distant view from the top of the Tepoztlan mountains shows the town below and other mountains in the background.
A distant view from the top of the Tepoztlan mountains shows the town below and other mountains in the background.

The view from atop the Tepoztlan mountains

Riley and Londyn stand on the cobblestone streets of Tepoztlan, Mexico. Street vendors are visible in the background.
Riley and Londyn stand on the cobblestone streets of Tepoztlan, Mexico. Street vendors are visible in the background.

Riley and Londyn at the shops in Tepoztlan, Mexico

Rosie poses in front of a table of pottery souvenirs in Tepoztlan, Mexico. She smiles while holding a cup with a painted image of a girl.
Rosie poses in front of a table of pottery souvenirs in Tepoztlan, Mexico. She smiles while holding a cup with a painted image of a girl.

Rosie checks out pots in Tepoztlan, Mexico

Four interns float down the river at Las Estacas Eco-park. Two lie on inflatables while the other two swim at their side.
Four interns float down the river at Las Estacas Eco-park. Two lie on inflatables while the other two swim at their side.

Interns float down the river at Las Estacas Eco-park

Two interns pose at an outdoor table with their Spanish teacher during a language lesson. A tree and whiteboard are visible in the background.
Two interns pose at an outdoor table with their Spanish teacher during a language lesson. A tree and whiteboard are visible in the background.

A small group Spanish class meets on a terrace

Four interns pose at an outdoor umbrella table with their Spanish teacher during a language lesson.
Four interns pose at an outdoor umbrella table with their Spanish teacher during a language lesson.

A small group Spanish class meets outdoors

A group of interns stand in front of a large set of red stairs at a Mexican public elementary school during a school-visit.
A group of interns stand in front of a large set of red stairs at a Mexican public elementary school during a school-visit.

ELD interns at an elementary school in Cuernavaca, Mexico

Julia is seated in a green chair next to a Mexican school girl as they engage in conversation and shared writing.
Julia is seated in a green chair next to a Mexican school girl as they engage in conversation and shared writing.

An ELD intern works with students during a school visit in Cuernavaca, Mexico

Five Mexican school children sit in a row of desks working on an assignment. Their teacher is visible in the background as she checks their work.
Five Mexican school children sit in a row of desks working on an assignment. Their teacher is visible in the background as she checks their work.

School children in Cuernavaca hard at work during a school visit

Three interns sit in the back of a Mexican school classroom and watch the teacher deliver a lesson to a group of students, seated in the row in front of them.
Three interns sit in the back of a Mexican school classroom and watch the teacher deliver a lesson to a group of students, seated in the row in front of them.

Interns observe a Mexican school

This panoramic image shows the intern group seated in a large circle, learning songs during a Mexican music class. Daniel is visible in the front, playing the guitar.
This panoramic image shows the intern group seated in a large circle, learning songs during a Mexican music class. Daniel is visible in the front, playing the guitar.

Interns learn Mexican songs and their historical significance

Five interns turn to face the camera and smile as they sit at a dinner table at Las Mananitas restaurant in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Five interns turn to face the camera and smile as they sit at a dinner table at Las Mananitas restaurant in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

A dinner at Las Mananitas restaurant in Cuernavaca

A mariachi band plays their instruments under lights hanging off the trees at Las Mananitas restaurant in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
A mariachi band plays their instruments under lights hanging off the trees at Las Mananitas restaurant in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

A mariachi band plays during dinner at Las Mananitas

Julia, Nour, Susan and Asa stand in a cluster and smile in front of a wooden bar at Las Mananitas restaurant in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Julia, Nour, Susan and Asa stand in a cluster and smile in front of a wooden bar at Las Mananitas restaurant in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

Julia, Nour, Susan and Asa in front of the bar at Las Mananitas

The whole ELD intern group stands in front of the rock pyramids of Xochicalco archaeological park.
The whole ELD intern group stands in front of the rock pyramids of Xochicalco archaeological park.

Interns visit Xochicalco archaeological park

The pyramid at Xochicalco archaeological site is low to the ground, with three different sets of stairs. It is situated on the edge of a dry, grass plaza.
The pyramid at Xochicalco archaeological site is low to the ground, with three different sets of stairs. It is situated on the edge of a dry, grass plaza.

The pyramid at Xochicalco archaeological site

Susan and Asa smile at the top of a pyramid at Xochicalco wearing hats and sunglasses. The dry grasses and bushes of the area are visible in the background.
Susan and Asa smile at the top of a pyramid at Xochicalco wearing hats and sunglasses. The dry grasses and bushes of the area are visible in the background.

Susan and Asa smile atop a pyramid at Xochicalco

The closeup shot of the pyramids at Xochicalco show the careful design work in the rock of a serpent.
The closeup shot of the pyramids at Xochicalco show the careful design work in the rock of a serpent.

A serpent carving in the pyramids of Xochicalco

A large group of ELD interns sit at a table eating lunch in front of Lake Tequesquitengo. A blue umbrella offers shade on the visibly sunny day.
A large group of ELD interns sit at a table eating lunch in front of Lake Tequesquitengo. A blue umbrella offers shade on the visibly sunny day.

Lunch in front of Lake Tequesquitengo

A Mexican flag flutters in the wind in front of some boats and a dock on the bank of Lake Tequesquitengo.
A Mexican flag flutters in the wind in front of some boats and a dock on the bank of Lake Tequesquitengo.

Mexican flag on the bank of Lake Tequesquitengo

The whole ELD intern group gathers on stairs and poses in front of the block M flag on our last day of class. Everyone is wearing their U of M ELD abroad blue t-shirt.
The whole ELD intern group gathers on stairs and poses in front of the block M flag on our last day of class. Everyone is wearing their U of M ELD abroad blue t-shirt.

Last day of class

Interns talk and float lazily on inflatables in a pool, while others sit on the edge, enjoying the conversation and cool water.
Interns talk and float lazily on inflatables in a pool, while others sit on the edge, enjoying the conversation and cool water.

Interns lounge at the school pool

Teaching interns pose for a photo with their host family
Teaching interns pose for a photo with their host family

ELD Abroad interns with their Mexican host family

Connect with us

Please contact the ELD Lead Faculty with your questions.

ELD Lead Faculty

Susan Atkins

Location

610 E. University Avenue
Room 1302 A
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1259

Office Hours

Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.