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IFSA January in Mexico
Trace Mayan achievements in sunny Merida! Why follow your interest in history, humanities, or social science to sunny, welcoming Mérida? Because learning about Mayan history in a classroom is one thing. Experiencing it on the tropical Yucatán peninsula, amidst contemporary Mayan communities and the echoes of ancient achievements, is quite another. Activities and excursions are designed to pull y...
Trace Mayan achievements in sunny Merida! Why follow your interest in history, humanities, or social science to sunny, welcoming Mérida? Because learning about Mayan history in a classroom is one thing. Experiencing it on the tropical Yucatán peninsula, amidst contemporary Mayan communities and the echoes of ancient achievements, is quite another. Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee. Below are a selection of activities and excursions from previous terms; options may vary for your program. Due to the seasonal nature of many program activities, we cannot guarantee a specific activity or excu...
Program Highlights
Fulfill a social science requirement or an elective with the three-week, for-credit Multicultural Psychology class.
Spend your winter break connecting with and honoring Mexican culture through amazing activities.
Make the most of your stay in Mérida with co-curricular activities, such as a visit to archaeological sites and a day trip to Yaxunah.
Get the chance to visit Chichén Itzá, one of the world’s seven wonders!
Stay with a local host family, allowing you to integrate fully into Mexican culture and language.
Quick Details
- Merida, Mexico
- Winter
- Culture
- History
- American
- Canadian
- Australian
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Locations
- Merida, Mexico
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Culture
- History
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026
- Winter
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Canadian
- Australian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Transcript
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Trace Mayan achievements in sunny Merida! Why follow your interest in history, humanities, or social science to sunny, welcoming Mérida? Because learning about Mayan history in a classroom is one thing. Experiencing it on the tropical Yucatán peninsula, amidst contemporary Mayan communities and the echoes of ancient achievements, is quite another. Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee. Below are a selection of activities and excursions from previous terms; options may vary for your program. Due to the seasonal nature of many program activities, we cannot guarantee a specific activity or excu...
IFSA, Institute for Study Abroad
IFSA, Institute for Study Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Trace Mayan achievements in sunny Merida! Why follow your interest in history, humanities, or social science to sunny, welcoming Mérida? Because learning about Mayan history in a classroom is one thing. Experiencing it on the tropical Yucatán peninsula, amidst contemporary Mayan communities and the echoes of ancient achievements, is quite another. Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee. Below are a selection of activities and excursions from previous terms; options may vary for your program. Due to the seasonal nature of many program activities, we cannot guarantee a specific activity or excu...
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