A wide variety of shops, restaurants, and recreational areas are conveniently situated in and around the city. Centrally located, Mexico City is the gateway to the most beautiful Pacific, Gulf, and Caribbean beaches. Approximately 7,500 feet above sea level, the city has a temperate climate with usually cool nights and early mornings. The Boston College program at the Iberoamericana University provides students the opportunity to participate in a course of study which combines Mexican, Latin American, and Spanish culture studies. Alternately, students may create a program of study by selecting courses from the wide range of disciplines taught at the Iberoamericana.
Students become a part of the Mexican community by being immersed in the university system.
While most classes are conducted in Spanish, several courses each semester are taught in English for international students. The International Office hosts an on-site orientation and tour of the city and provides comprehensive advising and personal services for BC students. Housing Students live with a host family selected by the International Office. Families reside in Mexico City, and students are placed in double occupancies with another international student. Activities Students are encouraged to participate in the many activities and excursions, including visits to museums, archeological sites, theater festivals, and concert outings.