CIEE Summer Global Internship in Yucatán, Mexico

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Locations: Merida, Mexico
Program Terms: Summer
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Program Sponsor: CIEE

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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English	Housing Options:	Apartment (shared), Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study:	Advertising, Archaeology, Communications, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Hospitality Management, Human Resources Management, Information Design, International Studies, Internships, Marketing, Public Relations, Service Internship, Sustainability, Tourism	Program Type:	Internship Abroad
Minimum GPA:	2.5

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Spend your summer expanding your global network, gaining transferable hard and soft skills, and earning real-world work experience in Mérida, Yucatán’s enchanting capital! During this eight-week international summer internship, you’ll immerse yourself in the city’s rich Mayan heritage, develop in-demand professional skills, and expand your intercultural competence in one of Mexico’s most culturally vibrant regions. Whether you intern at a local Mexican company, an NGO, a startup, or a small- or medium-sized international company, you’ll find yourself networking with a wide range of valuable contacts throughout Yucatán.

Unique Experiences

Gain professional experience in various backgrounds

while living in one of the safest cities on the American continent

Explore the stunning Mayan ruins of Uxmal and Chichén Itzá

and immerse yourself in ancient history

Engage in meaningful community service projects

while gaining valuable experience and making a positive impact

Activities

Excursions and activities may include:

Exploring the ruins of Chichén Itzá – perhaps the most famous pre-Columbian site built by the Maya and one of the Seven Wonders of the World
Visiting El Corchito to experience the region´s flora and fauna diversity while enjoying a boat ride through the lagoon to get to the mangroves
Taking a boat ride over pink waters at Ria Celestun, a biosphere reserve where you can explore mangroves, look for crocodiles, and visit enormous concentrations of flamingos

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
One-week orientation – an introduction to Mexican 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
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
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 insurance included

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