Social Sciences Study Abroad Programs in Mexico

Your Semester in Mérida program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Mexican culture. Live and learn in Mérida! Mérida is Mexico’s vibrant, cosmopolitan city, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. The city’s unique blend of Mayan and colonial cultures, iconic landmarks like the Mérida Cathedral and the Paseo de Montejo, bustling markets, and lively arts scene create an enriching backdrop for studying abroad. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Mérida is the perfect place to study abroad.

Explore Merida and the Yucatán through visits to weaving cooperatives, ancient Mayan ruins, cenotes, and local farms. Volunteer in support of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2.3, which aims to double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, especially women, indigenous peoples, and family farmers, through access to resources, knowledge, and market opportunities. This 7-day adventure offers meaningful service and deep immersion in Mexico’s culture. Transferable college credit in Global Studies is available to high school juniors, seniors, and current college students. Community members may audit the course. Based on the Harvard Global Citizenship curriculum and led by a National Geographic Certified Educator.

Discover Mexico's cultural richness, traditions, and customs while you significantly improve (or get) your Spanish language skills. The course explores different components of Mexican cultural identity, including art, history, and traditions. All the lectures are taught in English by high-profile academics from one of Latin America’s most renowned private universities. Beyond the classroom, you go on excursions to must-see cultural and touristic places in Mexico City and participate in complimentary activities, such as Mexican cooking classes and Latin dancing lessons. The program guarantees complete immersion into Mexican culture through an academic perspective and firsthand experience with local families while living in a homestay accommodation. Furthermore, you will receive personalized guidance (in English) from the Student Mobility Office staff and access to all campus facilities (gym, library, computer labs, etc.).