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Locations: Merida, Mexico
Program Terms: Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Program Model:	Provider	Program Features:	Academic Coursework
Areas of Study:	Other, Sustainability and Environmental Studies	Housing Options:	Homestay
Language of Instruction:	English	Class Eligibility:	2 - Sophomore, 3 - Junior, 4 - Senior
Minimum GPA:	2.50

Program Description:

Summer STEM + Society

Merida, Mexico

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Summer STEM + Society program in Mérida lasts 6 weeks (or up to 12 weeks). You will enroll in a combination of CIEE 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!

Unique Experiences

Environment

home to mangroves and thousands of pink flamingos

Visit the Chichén Itzá

to marvel at the centerpiece of Mayan civilization

Tour Gran Museo Del Mundo Maya

Mérida’s new world-class museum explores the city's past, from its geological origin to the present

Learn More About Merida

Your Destination

Mérida is Mexico’s dynamic, forward-thinking city, renowned for its innovation in sustainability, engineering, and technology. As a hub for renewable energy, smart urban planning, and ecological conservation, Mérida provides hands-on opportunities to explore cutting-edge advancements, from solar energy initiatives to water conservation projects. With its rich Mayan heritage, colonial architecture, lively cultural scene, and commitment to sustainability, Mérida is the perfect place to study abroad.

yucatan a student having dinner with host family.

Housing

CIEE Mérida offers homestays or accommodation in shared apartments. Depending on housing profiles and availability, students may be placed in a double homestay occupancy with single or double rooms and shared bathrooms. All housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

Diversity Your Experience: Spend 1 or 2 consecutive 6-week blocks of your summer in the same host city or travel to different cities per block for increased mobility and cultural immersion.
Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses or online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.

Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Mérida will open doors for you to explore Mexico’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Explore the ruins of Chichén Itzá – perhaps the most famous pre-Columbian site built by the Maya
Take a boat ride over pink waters at Ria Celestun, a biosphere reserve where you can explore mangroves and look for crocodiles
Visit one of the most beautiful underground cenotes along the Chicxulub Crater's ring

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

Academics

CIEE Mérida: Study in one of the region’s most beautiful neighborhoods, Calle 47, which leads to the Gastronomical Corridor, full of cozy and amazing restaurants and bars to enjoy in the afternoons. CIEE Mérida boasts five classrooms, a student lounge, and a shared student life and academic advising office.

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 6-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

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GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

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Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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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
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