Exp 1: Micro Study Abroad

Micro Study Abroad
Californians and Baja Californians 



For those who still feel some apprehension in crossing the border alone or without a local, several chaperones exist, most notably


TURISTA LIBRE

'Turista Libre (Free Tourist) is a series of atypical international day tours in Tijuana, Mexico, a caravan that trounces around the city in search of the overlooked and underrated. No narco warfare. No strolls down hooker row. No donkey shows. No gringo stereotypes. Lo mejor del alternaturismo.'
http://turistalibre.com/


CROSSBORDER TOURS
Since 1997,  Crossborder tours has brought thousands of executives, professors, students, civic leaders and professionals to major business centers in Mexico and the U.S. on industry-and trade-focused tours -- to gain new perspectives on international strategies, global competition, North American markets, and US-Mexico border issues. 
http://www.crossbordertours.com/


SEGUNDO MUNDO
Tours focus on social themes in the border region ranging from immigration, indigenous communities, arts and literature, human trafficking and sex workers as well as transborder lifestyle.


https://www.facebook.com/2mundotijuana








For those who cross the border and seem to always find themselves in the same tourist traps, here are a few perspectives