Meritas students don't just learn about other cultures. They experience them. Each year they may study abroad in Mexico or Switzerland for the summer. They will live with Meritas families overseas, compete in sports tournaments, and perform for each other. In addition, many students travel internationally each spring to take part in exciting two-week learning experiences. All Meritas schools synchronize their calendars for the Interims Term, enabling students to explore any of a host of topics in depth and on location - from the history of Russia to the ecology of Belize's rain forests.