Semester Global Internship
Unique Experiences
Dive into digital design for social media
at a bilingual magazine and website company
Assist in creating detailed plans and 3D models
of gardens, parks, and other landscapes
Create engaging content and analyze social media trends
for a company specializing in garden design and hardscaping
Your Intern Abroad Destination in Mérida
Mérida is Mexico슬롯사이트s vibrant, colonial city, celebrated for its rich Mayan and Spanish heritage, stunning architecture, iconic landmarks like Paseo de Montejo and the historic Plaza Grande, world-class museums, charming cafés and traditional markets, lively festivals, and beautiful cenotes and natural reserves. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Mérida is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.
Program Highlights
- Internship Placements: 슬롯머신 offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
- Elective Course: Choose from online courses delivered by 슬롯머신슬롯사이트s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in Mexican business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.
- Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, a consulting firm, or a local non-profit foundation to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in Mérida.
Excursions & Activities
슬롯머신슬롯사이트s excursions and cultural activities in Mérida will open doors for you to explore Mexico슬롯사이트s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Visit the Chichen Itza to marvel at the centerpiece of Mayan civilization and the astronomical precision of El Castillo
- Explore one of the most beautiful underground cenotes along the Chicxulub Crater's ring
- Discover the fascinating ruins of Uxmal, a highlight of the Puuc Route and known internationally for its intricate stone carvings and the Pyramid of the Magician
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 슬롯머신's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
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Housing & Meals
Housing
슬롯머신 Mérida offers homestays or single accommodation in an apartment complex. Depending on housing profiles and availability, students may be placed in a double homestay occupancy with single or double rooms and shared bathrooms. All housing options슬롯사이트are슬롯사이트located in슬롯사이트neighborhoods with convenient access to public슬롯사이트transportation,슬롯사이트shops,슬롯사이트cafés, and eateries.
Standard Housing: Includes a single or double room in a homestay, giving students an insider슬롯사이트s view of Mexican culture and a great opportunity to practice and enhance their Spanish skills. Homestays boast a private or shared bathroom, a desk, weekly laundry, Wi-Fi access, and a copy of the house keys. All homestays are relatively close to coffee shops, malls, commercial centers, ATMs, and restaurants, and within a 30 to 45-minute commute of 슬롯머신 Mérida.
Select Plus Housing: Includes single accommodation in an apartment complex with a kitchenette and private bathroom. Housing is within a 30 to 45-minute commute of 슬롯머신 Mérida. Select Plus housing requires an슬롯사이트additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Standard Housing: Homestays include two meals per day.슬롯사이트Although host families and students arrange their meal schedules, usually it is breakfast and dinner, and students are responsible for the remaining meal, either preparing it at home or eating in one of many restaurants and cafés throughout the city.슬롯사이트Students staying for a full year are responsible for their meals during breaks between semesters.
Select Plus Housing: Meals are not included
Transportation
Commute time from housing location to internship will vary depending on location of the internship provider.
Academics
슬롯머신 Mérida: Study in one of the Mérida슬롯사이트s most beautiful neighborhoods, Calle 47, which leads to the Gastronomical Corridor, full of cozy and amazing restaurants and bars to enjoy in the afternoons. 슬롯머신 Merida boasts five classrooms, a student lounge, and a shared student life and academic advising office.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by 슬롯머신 in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the 슬롯머신 academic calendar.
Course Information
Academic Projects
Visual and Performing Arts
Fall Block II 2025
Fall Block II 2025
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Fall Block III 2025
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Fall Block III 2025
Social Sciences
Fall Block III 2025
Fall Block II 2025
History, Philosophy, Religion
Fall Block III 2025
Fall Block II 2025
Languages and Cultural Studies
Fall Block II 2025
Fall Block III 2025
Biological and Physical Sciences
Fall Block III 2025
슬롯머신 proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
슬롯머신 and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the 슬롯머신 Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 슬롯머신 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 슬롯머신's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 슬롯머신 sites.
Discover Internship Opportunities
We're excited you're considering this program! Next, explore the types of internships you can choose from for an epic internship abroad with 슬롯머신 Study Abroad.
Explore Industry Options
Mérida boasts a diverse work scene, with internship placements in tourism, hospitality, manufacturing, and volunteering alongside a growing presence of tech startups. The city is known for its rich culture, strong sense of community, relaxed pace of life, affordable cost of living, and warm climate!
Business Management and Administration
Study international business practices, multicultural leadership, and global market dynamics in Scotland, China, and more.
Education and Training
Experience international teaching methodologies and curriculum development in classrooms around Jordan, Spain, and more.
Hospitality and Tourism
Polish your hospitality management skills by studying global tourism practices, customer service excellence, and more.
Information Technology
Explore diverse tech environments, cutting-edge innovation, and emerging technologies in South Korea, Spain, and more.
Marketing, Sales and Service
Explore global market dynamics, cross-cultural consumer engagement, and sales techniques in firms, agencies, and companies.
Browse Internship Opportunities
Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.
Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of 슬롯머신 fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 슬롯머신 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.
Scholarships & Grants
슬롯머신 offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- 슬롯머신 Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- Trailblazer Grant
To be considered, submit the 슬롯머신 Scholarships & Grants application within your 슬롯머신 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 슬롯머신, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Fall 2025 12 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $6,950 |
| Program Spring 2026 12 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 슬롯머신's 슬롯 게임 of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
슬롯머신 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $2,456 ** |
| Housing | $4,000 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $6,950 |
Optional Housing
슬롯머신 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $1,200 |
Financial Aid
슬롯머신 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $840 슬롯사이트 |
| International Airfare | $680 슬롯사이트Ġ |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Books & Supplies | $50 |
| Personal expenses | $205 슬롯사이트Ġ슬롯사이트 |
| Total Costs | $1,975 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
슬롯사이트For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and lunch). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $304 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
슬롯사이트Ġround-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
슬롯사이트Ġ슬롯사이트$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
슬롯머신 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
슬롯머신 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
슬롯머신 iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Karla Zarco
Center Director
Karla is the Center Director of 슬롯머신 in Mérida, and she brings to 슬롯머신 more than 25 years of experience working in the international education field. Karla studied abroad in...
Alan Barroso
Program & Student Life Manager
Alan joined 슬롯머신 Mérida in March 2022 as Student Life and Academics Manager. He is an experienced Psychologist focused on student coaching and tutoring. He holds a master in education.
Celia Novelo
Senior Program Coordinator
Celia is the Program Coordinator at 슬롯머신 Mérida. She is motivated by her experience abroad in France and loves to exchange intercultural experiences with students. Celia holds a Master in...
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