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CIEE Semester Intern + Study Abroad in Yucatan, Mexico (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Merida, Mexico
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Spanish Housing Options: Apartment (alone), Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Agriculture, Architecture, Art History, Astronomy, Child Development, Communications, Criminology, Culture, Design, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design, Health Science, History, International Business, International Relations, Internships, Journalism, Law, Management, Music, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Photography, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, Service Learning, Sustainability, Tourism Program Type: Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Semester Intern + Study Abroad

Yucatan, Mexico

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad program in Mérida lasts 12 weeks and features three key components: a part-time internship with an international organization (approximately 20 hours per week), an internship seminar, and two elective courses taught by CIEE faculty or online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with cultural and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Mexican culture. Live, learn, and work in Mérida!

Unique Experiences

DIVE INTO DIGITAL DESIGN FOR SOCIAL MEDIA

AT A BILINGUAL MAGAZINE AND WEBSITE COMPANY

ASSIST IN CREATING DETAILED PLANS AND 3D MODELS

OF GARDENS, PARKS, AND OTHER LANDSCAPES

CREATE ENGAGING CONTENT AND ANALYZE SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS

FOR A COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN GARDEN DESIGN AND HARDSCAPING

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Program Highlights

Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.  

Academic Courses: Choose from in-person courses at CIEE Mérida or online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.

Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in Mexican business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.

Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, a consulting firm, or a local non-profit foundation to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in Yucatán.

 

 

Excursions & Activities

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

Samples of past excursions and activities:

  • Visit the Chichen Itza to marvel at the centerpiece of Mayan civilization and the astronomical precision of El Castillo
  • Explore one of the most beautiful underground cenotes along the Chicxulub Crater's ring
  • Discover the fascinating ruins of Uxmal, a highlight of the Puuc Route and known internationally for its intricate stone carvings and the Pyramid of the Magician

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.  

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 your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

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

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 protection included

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