CIEE Summer STEM + Society in Yucatan, Mexico

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

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Language of Instruction:	English	Minimum GPA:	2.5
Housing Option:	Homestay	Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing:	Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Field of Study:	Environmental Science

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Study in the Yucatan Peninsula

Your home base is Mérida – a beautiful, historic, colonial city centrally located on the Yucatán Peninsula and just 20 minutes from the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. In less than a two-hour drive one can discover biodiverse nature reserves, UNESCO archaeological sites, and historic towns where you lunch alongside locals while working on your Spanish language proficiency. Researchers and students are in good company, as Mérida hosts more than a dozen universities and several national research facilities.

Unique Experiences

STUDY

Environmental Chemistry and Sustainable Agriculture in the classroom and in the field.

LIVE

the scientific and engineering legacy of the ancient Mayan civilization and see firsthand how science impacts contemporary Mayan and Mexican society.

EXPLORE

the scientific and engineering legacy of the ancient Mayan civilization and see firsthand how science impacts contemporary Mayan and Mexican society.

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Excursions & Activities

Explore the ruins of Chichén Itzá – perhaps the most famous pre-Columbian site built by the Maya and one of the Seven Wonders of the World!
Tour the world-class science facilities of Mérida’s Technological and Scientific Park, home to seed banks, botanical gardens and more.
Attend a Maya purification ritual in the Sacamucuy cenote
Drive to colorful Campeche, just two hours southwest of Mérida. The historic fortified town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where one can stroll the colorful streets in this old port city. Imagine the attacks by pirates and conquistadors from atop Fort San Miguel then savor the fresh seafood in any of the dozens of restaurants within the old city walls.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to Mexican culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host country and city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

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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

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