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) and Profe Charla Bennaji (cb47@rice.edu).