| Minimum GPA: | 2.5 | Housing Options: | Home Stay |
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| Areas of Study: | Spanish | Program Type: | study abroad |
| Language of Instruction: | English, Spanish |
Spend your January immersing yourself in the Yucatán Peninsula’s magnificent biodiversity and Latin America’s largest Mayan population. This three-week winter program is the perfect opportunity to develop your Spanish language proficiency while you discover the ancient Mayan civilization. Your home base is Mérida - a gorgeous colonial city filled with brightly colored buildings, lively markets, galleries, museums, cafés and a welcoming atmosphere. This Yucatan capital is the second-safest city in North America, according to the World’s Safest Cities Ranking, and its Spanish colonial architecture, world-famous gastronomy, and world-renowned Mayan landmarks are a draw for visitors from around the world.
with a host family, committed to making your stay unforgettable.
on a program that combines your academics with cultural activities that enrich your abroad learning experience.
the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya: a new world class museum covering the Yucatán from its geological origins to the present.
In the January in Yucatán program, you may:
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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