Study Abroad in Mexico

  Mexico

• Mexico City: 
Mexico City (Ciudad de Mexico)

Durations of Program: 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Dates: Please refer to Youth For Understanding USA web site for more information.

Description: Academic Program
As a student in Mexico, you'll have the option of choosing from among several areas of interest such as computers, commerce, tourism, health, sciences, or administration. Normally school begins about 8:00 a.m. and ends around 2:30 p.m. with a break during the day. Some schools also offer extracurricular activities such as sports, chess, language, and cooking clubs. After school, students typically spend two to three hours studying.

Highlights: Come and see the abundance of Mexican culture as no tourist can. Learn how Aztec, Mayan, and Olmec civilizations, with Spanish influences, form the roots of today's modern agricultural and industrial Mexican society.

Mexico celebrates many religious and secular festivities throughout the year. One of the most fascinating celebrations is Da de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Lest you think this is a solemn occasion, be assured it is a very joyful celebration. In fact, you'll find that vendors throughout the country sell candy and sweets in the form of human skeletons and skulls to mark the holiday.

Being invited into a Mexican home is a great honor as the warmth and hospitality of the Mexican people is known the world over. Family life is very important to Mexicans. In most families, you will have siblings as most Mexican families have from two to four children. Children typically live at home until they marry.

Mexican parents instill strong principles in their children and tend to raise them traditionally. Though teenagers typically are free to go to parties or out with their friends, they are also expected to respect their parents, get good grades at school, and be polite. While it is very common for Mexican families to have a maid who helps around the house, teenagers usually must keep their rooms clean and help with household chores.

As a year student, you may participate in day trips where you will visit important historical, colonial, and archeological sites. Both year and semester students will also have the option of participating in other activities organized by YFU and may participate in school or club trips and activities for an additional fee.

Cost in US$: inquire for more information

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Mexico in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Youth For Understanding USA's Mission Statement: Youth For Understanding (YFU) prepares young people for their responsibilities and opportunities in a changing, interdependent world.

Year Founded: YFU in 1951