Merida, Mexico

Program Provider:
Institute For Study Abroad (IFSA)- Butler University

Duration:

• Spring Semester (January - May)
• Fall Semester (Mid August - Mid December)

Requirements:

• GPA - 3.0
• At least 4 semesters of university-level Spanish

Academics:

• Designed for students with advanced to intermediate level of Spanish.
• The program is operated in Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, the top public university in Mexico.
• Students will be required to take an advanced Spanish course.
• Students may choose to take one of two program courses: History of Mayan Culture and Civilization or History of Mexico-U.S. Relations
• The University offers a full range of courses in the social sciences, humanities, education, business and sciences.

Field Trips

• 4- to 5-day archaeological trip combined with snorkeling and cenote visits.
• Day trip to Uxmal, Chichén or Ek-Balam.
• Day trip to the Hacienda Sotuta de Peón.

Housing

• Students will live with Mexican host families in order to further deepen your cultural immersion.

Links:
Butler - Merida, Mexico