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CIEE Liberal Arts in Yucatan, Mexico (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Model: Affiliate Language of Instruction: English, Spanish
Class Status: 2 - Sophomore Program Type: Study abroad
Housing: Homestay Academic Partner: CIEE
Program Description:

Liberal Arts

Yucatan, Mexico

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Program Overview

Merida is famous worldwide for its efforts to preserve and promote culture. It is a great place to explore how tradition and modern life converge. Develop your Spanish language skills with courses taught in Spanish at Universidad Anahuac Mayab (UAM), one of the top private universities in Mexico which offers a diversity of study areas including biology, chemistry, communications, literature, engineering, psychology, mathematics, and more.

The program is complemented with CIEE’s Spanish language courses, elective courses, co-curricular activities, and excursions to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.

Unique Experiences

STUDY IN ONE OF YUCATAN’S TOP UNIVERSITIES

with students from all over Mexico, Latin America, the United States, Europe, and other countries of the world.

IMPROVE YOUR SPANISH LANGUAGE SKILLS

while you experience Mexican culture in the classroom and at home.

GET TO KNOW THE MAYAN CULTURE

With visits and trips to ancient UNESCO world heritage archaeological sites and other co-curricular and cultural enrichment activities.

Read more about the Yucatan

Activities

  • Excursions are integral to creating a holistic learning experience.  UAM provides cultural excursions, supplementing those provided by CIEE, which are designed to further support students to adapt interculturally, build understanding and communicate effectively.  The itineraries are designed to promote cultural self-awareness, cultural literacy, and the ability to bridge cultural gaps.  Through interactive activities and exercises, students are encouraged to consider issues of culture, identity, values, beliefs, and assumptions.  Ultimately, students develop competencies to expose themselves to new and unfamiliar experiences.  Specific destinations and content will vary semester to semester depending on local conditions.  Examples include the following:

Excursions

  • City tour of Carnavalito - visits to the emblematic neighborhoods and the most famous    buildings, parks, and monuments of the city. 
  • Sacred stones video mapping. 
  • Mérida Cathedral. 
  • Noche de las Culturas and the “Meet the Conqueror” performance at Main Square. 
  • Serenata Yucateca - a guitar concert of trova, authentic Yucatecan music. 
  • Visit to the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya (Mayan World Museum of Merida). 
  • Visit to archaeological sites. 
  • Diverse cultural activities organized by the municipality like theater, concerts, performances, etc. 

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • One-week orientation – an introduction to Mexican culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

Questions?

Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 02/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission 08/05/2025 12/11/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.