High School Summer Abroad Blog

This week, students are diving into the culture of Mérida. They participated in a workshop about the Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos), or as it is... keep reading

After a very busy week of making friends, starting classes and getting acquainted with host families and Mérida, our program participants were ready for a day of fun at the... keep reading

Today, students got to explore Mérida and get to know its historic and cultural center, which is very close to the CIEE center. They set out in groups on a... keep reading

¡Bienvenidos a Mérida! ¡¡Hola a todos - yo me llamo Jacqui y estoy muy feliz de estar aquí con sus alumnos!! I am a Spanish teacher from Boston and am... keep reading

Teachers, staff, program leaders, and students gathered for a final celebration before students began returning home, but not without a little drama. As was customary for this trip, an afternoon... keep reading

Today, as when the blended society of Mayans and Toltecs inhabited these lands, rain sweeps across the Pok-Ta-Pok grounds and winds whistle through the native flamboyantes, burning red against the... keep reading

On Friday, students traveled to the town of Valladolid, which will serve as their home base for the next two days of exploration. Upon arrival, students encountered large groups of... keep reading

The students are excited to go and explore the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico at the TecnoHotel Beach Club. Though we had to reschedule because of the heavy... keep reading

Welcome to Master Chef: Merida! On Monday, students explored the world of Yucatecan cuisine and embraced the culinary challenge of mastering three traditional Yucatecan dishes. Students were given a recipe... keep reading

Uxmal, A Mayan Kingdom "Guys, Come on!" Maestro Josue entoned the powerful emotions of ancient Xiues, pre classical to classical era of 600-1000 bc,“Guys, COME ON!” Echoes of the exuberant... keep reading

A visit to the interactive, outdoor Choco-Story museum of Uxmal shared with students the history of cacao, including its cultural significance to the Mayan people. Students were able to explore... keep reading

“In Mexico, many of us learn to dance before we walk,” Ricardo, our lively dance instructor, explained as he prepared to guide us through every side step and twirl and... keep reading

Día de los muertos, Day of the dead, is a traditional day in Mexico celebrated November 1 and 2 to commemorate the deceased. The belief is that the deceased one... keep reading

It has been an exhilarating first week for the students in Merida! Amidst the vibrant cultural experiences and the enchanting cityscape, these young minds have embarked on a journey that... keep reading

Chef Lalo's abode, La Casita, Ciudadela Caudel, Merida is an unassuming portal A La Vida Yucateco! Eduardo is my Host Family while here on the outskirts of the periferico of... keep reading