Term
Summer 2024 - Session 1
Term begins
Late May 2024
Term ends
Late June 2024
Program costs
$4,575 (estimated)
Application deadline
April 1, 2024
One of the Yucatán’s most charming cities, Mérida basks in 300 days of sunshine a year. Full of Mayan and Spanish influences, it’s a fascinating place to explore cultural hallmarks as you flex your academic muscles.
This region may have deep ancient roots, but today’s culture is equally fascinating. Find out how as you explore Mayan migration, Yucatán tourism, politics, and more (taught in Spanish). You could also tease apart the impact of increasingly diverse communities on public and private health care in different settings, complete with visits to area clinics (taught in English; no Spanish language experience required).
Come for one four-week session or maximize your Mexico experience by taking both classes back to back.
Application deadline
Summer: April 1
Minimum GPA
2.00
Credit load
3 - 6
Housing
Home Stay, Host Family
Instruction language
English, Spanish
Prerequisites
Some classes may require 4 semesters of university-level Spanish. What does this mean?
During your IFSA Summer in Mexico, customize your study abroad experience by taking a class during the four-week Session 1 or take a class during the four-week Session 2. You can also extend your studies by enrolling in both Session 1 and Session 2.
SESSION 1 CLASS
Identity and Culture in Contemporary Yucatán
Taught in Spanish, this class explores a series of themes related to the contemporary identities and cultures found on the Yucatán peninsula. This will allow students to develop a wide perspective of the current state of the local political scenario, as well as the social and cultural aspects. Topics include the Mayan indigenous population; forms of political organization; migratory movements within the Mayan population as well as other migrant groups entering the Yucatán; tourism; gastronomy; and geography and archaeology in the Yucatán. As a general reference point for each of these contemporary themes is the history of the Yucatán during the 19th and 20th centuries. This allows students to place themselves in the historical processes that have influenced the current image of the State of Yucatán. (3 U.S. semester credit hours)
SESSION 2 CLASS
Contemporary Issues in Public Health in the Yucatán
Increasing diversity in the socioeconomic, ethnic, and racial composition of our communities has presented healthcare providers with new challenges when responding effectively to patient health and wellbeing. Taught in English, this course examines the public and private healthcare systems of Mexico, mainstream and traditional care in urban and rural settings, and local prevailing health issues such as cervical cancer, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease in order to understand the patients’ expectations from their own cultural context. Students will participate in a series of field visits to rural communities, as well as medical facilities to conduct clinical observations. (3 U.S. semester credit hours)
Australia Outbound Program
Students enrolled at select Australia universities are invited to participate in Session 2 of this program. The program is open to students of all year levels and all fields. Students will earn 45 contact hours credit; the equivalent of one subject.
Please see the Australia Outbound term below in the Dates and Fees section for program fees and expected expenses in Australian dollars. For more information on the Australia Outbound program, please reach out to us at australiaoutbound@ifsa-butler.org.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility
Recommendation Letter
Not required.
Visa Requirement
Not required for U.S., Canadian, or Australian citizens. A visa may be required if you are a citizen of another country.
TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects courses taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.
Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee.
Below are examples from previous terms; outings may be different for your program. We’ll make every effort to run them all, but sometimes things we can’t control, such as local regulations and health protocols, get in the way. As result, we cannot guarantee activities and excursions.
Activities
Term
Term begins
Term ends
Program costs
Application deadline
Summer 2024 - Session 1
Late May 2024
Late June 2024
$4,575 (estimated)
April 1, 2024
Summer 2024 - Session 1
Summer 2024 - Session 2
Late June 2024
Late July 2024
$4,575 (estimated)
April 1, 2024
Summer 2024 - Session 2
Summer 2024 - Sessions 1 & 2
Late May 2024
Late July 2024
$7,775 (estimated)
April 1, 2024
Summer 2024 - Sessions 1 & 2
Summer 2024 (Australia Outbound)
Late June 2024
Late July 2024
$5,995 AUD (estimated)
April 1, 2024
Summer 2024 (Australia Outbound)
Term
Summer 2024 - Session 1
Term begins
Late May 2024
Term ends
Late June 2024
Program costs
$4,575 (estimated)
Application deadline
April 1, 2024
Summer 2024 - Session 1
Term
Summer 2024 - Session 2
Term begins
Late June 2024
Term ends
Late July 2024
Program costs
$4,575 (estimated)
Application deadline
April 1, 2024
Summer 2024 - Session 2
Term
Summer 2024 - Sessions 1 & 2
Term begins
Late May 2024
Term ends
Late July 2024
Program costs
$7,775 (estimated)
Application deadline
April 1, 2024
Summer 2024 - Sessions 1 & 2
Term
Summer 2024 (Australia Outbound)
Term begins
Late June 2024
Term ends
Late July 2024
Program costs
$5,995 AUD (estimated)
Application deadline
April 1, 2024
Summer 2024 (Australia Outbound)
Admissions Counselor
Prearrival Counselor
Maximize your academic credit
Search our CHART database to find courses that align with your degree program to keep you on track for graduation.
Login or Start your application
Get the ball rolling by completing and submitting your application.
Advisor Portal