Exploring other cultures is one of the best ways to spend your summer vacation. There are a number of International Universities that offer summer programs. It may sound expensive but the experience that you will get in return is immeasurable. Mexico takes pride in opening several universities for international students during summertime.

Exchange students need certain documents prior to being accepted for the program. This would include a tourist visa, traveler's check and a passport. Most of the programs in Mexico's Universities include fees that cover roundtrip airfares, summer tuition fees, medical and travel insurances as well as housing allowances.

University of Guadalajara

This is the second largest university in Mexico and is only a few meters away from downtown Guadalajara. It is known for its excellent accommodations, especially for international students. Their facilities include Internet rooms and libraries, cafeterias, business areas that provide fax, mail and foreign currency exchange as well as novelty shops.

Most of the students and staff stay at the Moralva Suites. This housing provides laundry services. It is very near commercial areas like shopping centers, banks and restaurants. Their summer program called “Verano En Mexico” starts from June 27 up to July 18. The program costs $2,790 which would include airfare, tuition, housing, insurance and excursions.

Students will have classroom activities and tours to different places in Mexico. The program will teach them the language, which they will use on a daily basis, and the country's rich culture. This will also include topics in history, governance, cuisine and folk dance. The program enhances an individual's foreign language skill, interest in academic study, independence, maturity and boost self esteem. It also allows students to expand their horizons by meeting new and interesting people. They also have a chance to experience other cultures.

Monterrey Tech-Cuernavaca Campus

Cuernavaca, the City of Eternal Spring, has an almost perfect climate and a perennial flower bloom. This University in Cuernavaca is equipped with a computer center, cafeteria, library, stores as well as modern classrooms and laboratories. They offer a variety of student activities ranging from workshops to sports.

Their summer programs are from May 27 to July 8, which would include intensive language courses and Latin American Studies. This is from their history to its culture. The program costs $1,150.00, covering the activity fee, shuttle bus service, airport pick up service and home stay or immersion activity with a Mexican Family.

Additional fees are charged for excursions. These activities are organized by the Office of the International Programs. This would include a visit to pyramids of Xochicalco, Acapulco, Taxco and Puebla.

Nacel International

Their office is located at Calle Arc del Teatre 3, 2-La Barcelona Spain. During the summer, they offer a program called Spanish Home Stay in Mexico. This is a type of immersion activity which the company has, as part of their language programs. This program is also open to everyone who is interested in the activities.

Nacel International brings a student to a host family in Mexico. He or she is given an opportunity to experience a typical everyday Mexican life. The student is expected to participate in his new family's daily activities. The host family is not required to organize excursions or visits on his behalf. The students are also expected to spend their own money to have take part in such activities.

The program teaches the student to be more independent, to improve his Spanish literature and get a taste of Mexican culture. It also fosters friendship and social skills as one tries to get along his foster family.