Description

Orientation in Mexico City

Learn about Mexico's people and its dramatic past at the Zocalo as you visit the cathedral, Palacio Nacional, and gaze upon the evocative murals of Diego Rivera. Develop your Spanish language skills during an exciting three-day introduction to Mexico.

Homestay, Arts, and Travel

For three weeks, live with a Mexican family in the heart of Mayan civilization. Become immersed in the art and architecture of Merida while learning about the impact of Mayan culture on Mexican society. Take part in Jarana dance classes, visit local markets and cook traditional tamales. Then, travel the Maya and Puuc routes visiting archaeological sites like Kabah, Uxmal, and Chichen Itzá. Your Mayan adventure concludes with a few days on the beaches of Isla Mujeres.

Type of Programs

• Cultural Exploration
• Language Immersion

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

4300

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 15

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-4 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Experiment in International Living's Mission Statement

The Experiment in International Living's mission is to create meaningful, dynamic experiences for students eager to challenge themselves and engage their sense of global citizenry. Our goal is to help young people peel back the superficial differences that exist in their backgrounds and find authentic commonalities among other program participants and the people of their host countries.

Year Founded

1932