Spend a semester abroad in Mexico’s safest city, where pastel streets and tropical heat meet music-filled plazas and incredible flavors.
Set in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mérida bursts with color, energy, and flavor. Stroll past candy-colored facades, hear the strum of traditional trova guitars, and sample tacos, fresh fruit paletas, and other dishes blending Caribbean and Mexican flavors. Live with a welcoming host family, bond with your cohort, and seriously boost your Spanish skills.
You’ll begin your semester in London, spending the first three weeks with fellow students in CIEE’s Global Gateway Academy. Prepare for a successful semester by forming lasting friendships, building strong intercultural communication skills, and connecting with the local community through impactful service projects.
In Mérida, you’ll take in-person classes like Environmental Science, Mixed Media Arts, and Spanish Language & Mexican Culture alongside online courses through ASU Prep Global. Classes are small and collaborative, and weekly activities take learning beyond the classroom—into bustling mercados, wild nature trails, and beyond. Spanish immersion happens naturally through day-to-day life, community engagement, and conversations with your very own language buddy.
Your semester includes an overnight trip to Valladolid to explore the ancient wonder of Chichén Itzá and swim in hidden cenotes, and a day trip to Uxmal’s towering pyramids with a sweet stop at the Chocolate Museum. You’ll leave with sharper skills, lifelong friendships, and the confidence to thrive in new places.
Think Gaudí’s colorful curves at Park Güell, the sound of guitars drifting through plazas, and palm trees swaying beside the sea. From golden beaches to mountain views, Barcelona blends coastal calm with a bold, creative spirit. Join a welcoming host family, form close friendships with your cohort, and immerse yourself in Catalan culture.
You’ll begin your semester in London, spending the first three weeks with fellow students in CIEE's Global Gateway Academy. Prepare for a successful semester by forming lasting friendships, building strong intercultural communication skills, and connecting with the local community through impactful service projects.
In Barcelona, you’ll take in-person classes like Smart Cities, Mixed Media Arts, and Spanish Language & Culture alongside online courses through ASU Prep Global. Classes are small and collaborative, and weekly activities take learning beyond the classroom—into the city, local markets, and beyond. Spanish immersion happens naturally through day-to-day life, community engagement, and conversations with your very own language buddy.
From tapas nights in El Born to afternoons at Barceloneta Beach, every day brings something new. Take guided excursions to Tarragona’s Roman amphitheater by the sea and the awe-inspiring Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece. Your semester promises fun adventures, lifelong friends, and a future shaped by global experiences.
Looking for a summer program abroad? Learn more here!
Graduating high school soon? Visit the CIEE First Year Abroad and CIEE Gap Year Abroad pages to learn more about our post-graduation options.
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