Study Abroad in Mexico

If you have a taste for natural beauty and a yearning for learning history and culture, choosing to study abroad in Mexico will provide you both, along with a cultural diversity that is elsewhere in the world. You Students can explore many colonial towns in Mexico and witness the ruins of the ancient civilizations of the early Americans. The white beaches and clear waters of Mexico will soothe you after a hard day’s study while a journey through the ruins will quickly take your mind away from your studies. There are many locations where you can choose to study abroad in Mexico such as:

Oaxaca
Defined by UNESCO as a World Heritage city, Oaxaca lies south of Mexico City and is best known for its beauty, indigenous markets, cafes and its churches. Spanish colonial heritage is evident throughout its majestic architecture. Its history is painted across the archaeological site of the Monte Alban remains, just outside the city.

Puebla
Another World Heritage city, Puebla lies just east of Mexico City and reflects the colonial influence of Spain. Its cathedral is among the most breathtaking in Mexico and its archaeological sites are worthy of being explored.

Why Study Abroad in Mexico?
Besides the educational opportunities available in various subjects, Mexico offers many other facilities, such as exciting ancient ruins, fantastic beaches, energetic games, and warm, friendly people.

The various courses offered in the study abroad in Mexico are: business, drama, fine arts, art history, cinema, conversation, economics, political science, sociology and history. Of course, you can always study the Spanish language, if you have never had the opportunity to do so. If you are studying in a college in California, taking on a summer study abroad program in Mexico can be quite fun.

Among the many institutes of learning in Mexico are technological colleges, universities and teacher-training institutes. There are more public institutions than private institutions. The National Autonomous University of Mexico (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Méjico - UNAM) in Mexico City is the largest public institution with more than 100,000 students. The largest private institution is the Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM - commonly known as Tec de Monterrey). It has 95,000 students, including 3,500 foreign students. Many institutions have developed close links with foreign universities, paving the way for student- and professor-exchange programs.

The study abroad in Mexico span across various subjects, such as history, anthropology, culture, politics, science, Latin American studies and many more. Spanish-language courses and teaching or ESL programs are also available.

If you wish to study abroad in Mexico, it’s important that you check out at the various programs available ahead of time so that you do not miss the opportunity by being late. You can take advantage of your home campus faculty and staff to find out the appropriate program for studying abroad in Mexico. Besides speaking with program administrators, you should also talk with the students who have already participated in study abroad programs in Mexico in order to get firsthand knowledge and tips.