Western New England University Hosts 25 Mexican Students

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University is welcoming 25 Mexican students through Aug. 20 under the support of the U.S. Department of State’s 100,000 Strong in the Americas initiative, and the complementary Mexican Ministry of Education Proyecta 100,000 initiative.

Western New England University was selected as a host location for the joint U.S./Mexican higher-education programs with the assistance of Bridge Pathways, the university’s international ESL partner. Over the next four weeks, the Mexican students will be living in Commonwealth Hall, dining in the St. Germain Campus Center, and receiving instruction in Herman Hall by ESL faculty and guest speakers. They will also be touring the region, including Boston and other locations.

For more information on the U.S. and Mexican international higher-education programs, click here.