Mexico

Thousands of years passed by in what is currently Mexico, indigenous Mayan, Aztec, and other tribes cultivating crops and building complex civilizations that rivaled the rest of the world.

In 1519 Spain conquered much of the area, building an empire while enslaving locals. For three hundred years Spain ruled while a slow but inevitable mix of indigenous and Spanish blood began.

Climb the gargantuan pyramids, soak in the Gulf, and tantalize your taste buds with tamales.

Panrimo is happy to bring these experiences and more to you for a semester, summer, or year. Each university in Mexico ranks high in academics, small class sizes, and offers an array of courses in Spanish and English.

MÉRIDA: Autonomous University of Yucatán

MEXICO CITY: La Salle University

Claudia Chapa Cortes is the Panrimo Coordinator for Mexico and is excited to show students around her fun and exciting country. Claudia is available 24/7 for support. She is a Panrimo staff member and will assist students during their orientation period and final events. She will also assist students throughout the semester and summer when needed.

Claudia received her Masters Degree in international communication from the Institute of Technological Superior Studies of Monterrey (ITESM) in Mexico. Her work of coordinating activities American college students in Mexican positions her well for work with Panrimo. Claudia has studied in New Jersey, Finland, France and Canada, and speaks fluent Spanish, English, and French. Welcoming and assisting Panrimo students throughout her country gives her excitement and opportunity to continue her love of language and culture in Mexico.