IFSA: Merida - Medical Spanish and Public Health in the Yucatan
- Hosted at: Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán
- Location(s): Merida, Mexico
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Study abroad with the Institute for Study Abroad's Medical Spanish and Public Health in the Yucatán summer program! Are you interested in health sciences? Would you like to learn Spanish to use in a healthcare setting? Clinical observations in urb... read more
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one thing that I learned was that calling the Untied States America is wrong because it is just part of he Americas. Lantharra L - Brandeis University View Entire Review
there are other methods of medicine other than traditional! My whole perspective of medicine changed! 100% worthwhile! Daniela - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Definitely! I gained exposure, broadened perspective, respect, historical understanding and more confidence. Maegann S - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained language skills and a more intimate knowledge of the medical system in Mexico, but I also gained more confidence and independence, making this a hugely important experience in my personal growth Sylvia Kohn-Levitt - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned about the Public health issues in Mexico. zuham - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was absolutely worthwhile. I got to completely immerse myself in the language. I became conversationally fluent during my time abroad, and I would not have wanted it any other way Sydney Goldman - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I obtained a lot of Spanish vocabulary. Jean Poulard - Brandeis University View Entire Review
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What the Medical Spanish and Public Health in the Yucatán program has to offer
- Study the rich culture of the Yucatán and learn Spanish in one of Latin America's safest areas
- No previous Spanish language study required
- Courses taught by faculty from the renowned Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (UADY)
- A medical Spanish course gives invaluable help to medical, social work and business majors
- Cultural events and excursions led by IFSA-Butler staff, all included in the program fee
- Four-day excursion to Cuba as part of the Contemporary Yucatán and Contemporary Issues in Public Health course.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Summer
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Spanish Language, Literature
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.
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