Your Destination
Mérida blends Spanish and Indigenous Maya influences, creating the perfect environment for language immersion and cultural exploration. Whether you're practicing Spanish with locals in lively markets, engaging in vibrant conversations at a traditional café, or exploring the historic streets of the Plaza Principal, every experience deepens your connection to the language and culture. With a rich bleUADY) has a student population of 28,000 students spread across more than 10 campus buildings throughout the city, including the historic center, southern Mérida, and along the northern Periférico. It is a leading public university in Mexico, driving regional development though research, community engagement, sustainability efforts, and the preservation of Mayan culture.
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 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.
View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.
Internships
Mérida boasts a diverse work scene, with internship placements in tourism, hospitality, manufacturing, marketing, education, psychology, and volunteering alongside a growing presence of tech startups. The city is known for its rich culture, strong sense of community, relaxed pace of life, affordable cost of living, and warm climate!
Industry options include:
- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
- Business Management and Administration
