IFSA: Mérida - Language and Cultural Studies in the Yucatán
- Hosted at: Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán
- Location(s): Merida, Mexico
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Study abroad in Mexico with the Institute for Study Abroad's Language and Cultural Studies in the Yucatán program!What the Language and Cultural Studies in the Yucatán program has to offer- An intense social science experience in a beautiful, his... read more
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Spanish skills, confidence that I can do things independently, and friends. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned how to chart my own course and do what made me happy, even if I had to do it alone which I think was a valuable thing to learn. milk123 - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Studying abroad was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on my personal mental and physical health needs. I also had the opportunity to healthily push my comfort zones and develop my Spanish communication skills. Hana C - Brandeis University View Entire Review
language skill; understanding of the mexican society, people; reflection on who I am; trying to deal with all kinds of experience, getting lost, hating the food etc. ; it's worthwhile Jingyun Huang - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was worth every second, every penny and every mistake. I loved my experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat. By the end of it, I was ready to return to the US but now, I just want to go back to see everyone. I miss Merida and I miss the friends and family that I made. I learned more spanish, gained more confidence in ... Cat C - Trinity University View Entire Review
I gained life long friends and a greater understanding of an area I decided to go to two months before the program started. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I greatly improved my Spanish and learned about the Mexican/Yucatecan culture. I also had a lot of time to look back at how I was living my life and make decisions on if I was going in the direction that I truly wanted, as opposed to what I thought I wanted based on what society convinced me I wanted. Jeremy Linch - Portland State University View Entire Review
Acceptance, Perspectives, and additional family. Worth it. Carmela Belizaire - Brandeis University View Entire Review
This program was definitely worthwhile; I gained language confidence, a new appreciation for the cultures of México and Cuba, and most importantly, I gained so many new friends both from the U.S. and from Mérida. A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
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Study abroad in Mexico with the Institute for Study Abroad's Language and Cultural Studies in the Yucatán program!
What the Language and Cultural Studies in the Yucatán program has to offer
- An intense social science experience in a beautiful, historic area of Mexico
- An exploration of the rich history of the prehispanic Mayan civilization and its influence in Mexican culture
- Academic visits to archaeological sites throughout the Yucatán
- Two levels of study available
- Cultural events and excursions led by IFSA staff, including visits to historic towns, nature preserves, local museums, beaches, theaters and cooking lessons
What the Language and Cultural Studies in the Yucatán program has to offer
- An intense social science experience in a beautiful, historic area of Mexico
- An exploration of the rich history of the prehispanic Mayan civilization and its influence in Mexican culture
- Academic visits to archaeological sites throughout the Yucatán
- Two levels of study available
- Cultural events and excursions led by IFSA staff, including visits to historic towns, nature preserves, local museums, beaches, theaters and cooking lessons
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Summer
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Cultural Studies
Minimum GPA:
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IFSA Scholarships
Any student applying to an IFSA-Butler program can apply for our general scholarship awards, which are $500 for a summer program, $1,500 for semester study, and $2,000 for the full year. We also offer special opportunities such as First Generation College Student scholarships and a Fill the GAP study abroad savings program that matches contributions up to $1,000. Plus, any student attending a public institution or an MSI (minority serving institution) is automatically eligible for either the IFSA State School Grant or the IFSA MSI Grant. Both are worth $2,000 off the program price.
$2,000
Deadlines:
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Guidelines/Requirements:
Any student who applies for an IFSA-Butler program may apply for a scholarship by completing a scholarship application. This is separate from the general IFSA-Butler program application.
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