Rice in Mexico is a 300-level Spanish program focusing on sustainable business practices. Students will travel to the picturesque city of Merida, Mexico, where they will take SPAN 322 and SPAN 324. The prerequisites are SPAN 321 or placement in SPAN 322.
| Prerequisites | SPAN 321 or placement into SPAN 322 |
| Location | Merida |
| Program Dates | May 19 - June 27, 2025 |
| Courses | SPAN 322 and SPAN 324 |
| Applications Open | November 14, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | January 17, 2025 |
See below for more important dates.
| Expense | Rice Students Pay |
|---|---|
| Tuition* | $10,800* |
| Airfare (estimated Houston - Merida) | $600 |
| Local Transportation | $50 |
| Personal Expenses (Non-program activities or outings, varies by individual, emergency cash) | $250 - $400 |
| Sub-total | $900 - $1,050 |
| Total | $11,700 - $11,850 |
*Tuition includes:
- 6 Rice credit hours
- Accommodation with a host family for 6 weeks
- 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 6 weeks)
- Local/regional excursions
- Language partners
- Community engagement
Some financial aid is available.
Learn about financial aid options at this link: Rice in Country Financial Aid
For more information, consult with the Faculty Leader, Profe Claudia Garcia-Rueda (cg49@rice.edu).
Important Dates
Fall Information Session
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Info Session with Financial Aid
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Application Period
November 14, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Spring Information Session
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Decision and Scholarship Notification
Mid-February, 2025
Acceptance Deadline
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Deadline to drop Rice in Country Courses
Pre-Departure Orientation
Rice in Mexico
May 19 - June 27, 2025