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Study Abroad - Merida (Immersion)
Sample package
Merida - Mexico - 14 days / 13 nights
DAY 1
Arrival in the afternoon according to flight schedule.
Meeting with the local guide and the host families where each student will be transfered.
DAY 2
Departure by bus to visit the Uxmal pyramids (optional guided tour for 350 pesos).
Visit of Calcehtok caves.
Return at the end of the afternoon. Dinner with the family.
DAY 3
Courses in the morning (9:00 to 12:00).
City tour during the afternoon. Folkloric dance show in the evening.
DAY 4
Courses in the morning.
Meet with Mexican students (social activities). Taebo lessons.
Evening with the host family.
DAY 5
Courses in the morning.
Afternoon and evening at the beach for a “Lunada”. (Fire on the beach, music, dance, meet the locals)
DAY 6
Courses in the morning.
Free time or visit of the Museum of Anthropology (35 pesos).
Evening with the host family.
DAY 7
Courses in the morning.
Meet with Mexican students.
Salsa lessons.
DAY 8
Visit of “cenote de Cuzama”, time to swim on site (underground lake).
DAY 9
Early departure for the ruins of Chichen Itza (optional guided tour for 480 pesos).
Dinner and night with the family.
DAY 10
Courses in the morning.
Visit of the “Mercados” of Merida.
Evening with the host family.
DAY 11
Courses in the morning.
Afternoon at the beach.
Evening with the host family.
DAY 12
Courses in the morning.
Lunch at the zoo.
Evening with the host family.
DAY 13
Courses in the morning.
Free afternoon for shopping.
Farewell dinner in a typical Mexican restaurant.
Last night with the host family.
DAY 14
Airport transfer (according to flight schedule), flight back home.
The schedule is subject to changes according to your needs and the activities with the Mexican students will be finalized according to the availability given by the Mexican school.
Spanish immersion in Merida
Merida is the capital of Yucatan. Appreciated by tourists, it is recognized for its cleanliness and safe streets. The white city offers something for everyone : history, culture, nature, sports and an easily accessible beach. It is also a true Mexican colonial city where one can feel the soul of the country. Merida is a jewel waiting to be discovered.
Two-hour spanish lessons are given each morning in groups of 10 students. Students may then take advantage of the afternoon to tour, meet people and appreciate the city area. Lessons are mainly theoretical and students will have the opportunity to put into practice what they learned in class and during numerous activities and outings. The organizing teacher can suggest course content to be given by the Mexican instructors.
Host families offer a room and three meals per day. They are upper middle-class families. Houses are large and spacious and offer several rooms. It is to be noted that the families have previous experience with welcoming foreigners. Usually 2 or 3 students are placed with a family. Accompanying persons are placed so as to be able to quickly go where their students are staying. Upon arrival in Merida, the students are met by the guide and host families who will also return them to the airport at the end of their trip.
Activities are arranged by a Spanish-speaking guide. As such the students can practice their skills learned in class and in real-life situations all day. Consult the program activity guide for more details. Your guide will also be responsible for host families. He or she will be the contact person for any requests or questions you may have.
