Mercer On Mission
Mercer On Mission
Spanish • World Languages and Cultures • Engineering

Mexico

TRAVEL DATES:
May 18 – June 25, 2026
GENERAL INFO:
Mercer On Mission in Izúcar de Matamoros, Mexico, partners with the Universidad Tecnológica de Izúcar de Matamoros (UTIM) to address gaps in public education and agricultural resources. Students will engage in English language workshops for UTIM undergraduates, lead a STEAM summer camp for middle school students, and collaborate on building a temporary immersion bioreactor to support sustainable agriculture.

Meeting a Need

This program addresses two needs in the Izúcar community: enhancing English language education and promoting innovative and sustainable agricultural practices. By providing English instruction, interactive STEAM learning and agrarian research collaboration, Mercer students will help expand educational opportunities and provide long-term resources for the region.

What You'll Do

Mercer Students will engage in service-learning while developing global citizenship, language proficiency and professional skills. The program provides an immersive experience to live and serve in Mexico, making a meaningful impact through education and research. Students will prepare through coursework and cultural orientation before departure. In Mexico they will:

  • Teach English to UTIM students
  • Lead project-based STEAM activities for middle schoolers
  • Collaborate with UTIM faculty and peers to install a bioreactor that supports sustainable agricultural practices

Along the way, students will develop and strengthen their cross-cultural communication, teaching, research and language skills.

Libertad Aranza, Spanish Lecturer

This program allows Mercer students to combine service, language learning and hands-on research in a way that benefits both the community and their own professional growth.

Libertad Aranza
Senior Lecturer of Spanish

Academic Courses

Students are required to sign up for six hours of credit. The registrar will enroll you in courses for your program, including one class from each of the program's faculty.

  • SPN 253M: Language and Culture in Mexico
  • SPN 354MOM: Spanish Service-Learning Abroad: Language and Culture in Mexico
  • SPN 490: Independent Study
  • WLC 195: Language and Culture in Mexico
  • EGR 295: Introduction to Kinematics of Machinery
  • EGR 495: Kinematics of Machinery

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Students interested in participating in a Mercer on Mission program will need to complete an online application before being considered for admission.
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