Mexico: Summer in Queretaro
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The University Community |
AT A GLANCE:
Homepage:
www.study-in-mexico.com
Site:
Monterrey Tec (ITESM)
Location:
Querétaro, Mexico
Language of Instruction:
Spanish
Subjects :
Intensive Spanish language study, culture, business
Credits:
Transferable to UNL by dept. validation
Housing :
Family Stays (Queretaro)
Program Length:
Six week summer term
Program Dates:
Summer: May 26 - July 7, 2010
Approximate Costs:
$2234 (2009)
TBA (2010) Includes tuition, insurance and airfare from Omaha. Room & Board and academic trips: additional $1130 approx)
Eligibility:
Undergraduate, graduate, 2.5 GPA
Application Deadline :
Deadline:
February 1 - - or as long as space is available
Download as a PDF file :
Mexico.pdf
Power Point Presentation |
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Monterrey Tec (ITESM) occupies a modern campus at the foot of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains. Since its founding in 1943, the TEC has become a premier educational institution in Mexico. As early as 1948, Monterrey Tec recognized that a cultural exchange experience can add significantly to a student's education. Programas Internacionales, reflecting forty-four years of experience in Spanish-language teaching for foreigners, is consciously devoted to promoting cultural awareness.
The TEC has 33 campuses spread throughout 26 Mexican cities. The International Program is available at nine of the campuses. Most UNL students will participate in the summer program in Querétaro known for its colonial splendor.
The Querétaro campus of the Tec is situated three hours north of Mexico City, in central Mexico. The city is one of the main centers of Spanish colonial architecture and contains impressive examples of Mexico’s archaeological richness. UNESCO has named the downtown area of the city as a “World Heritage Site.” Historically, Querétaro played an important role in Mexico’s Independence and its colonial center has been preserved. At the same time, the city is a modern industrial center, home to more than 500 international companies.
Mexico is the US’ third most important trade partner and one of the most dynamic. Mexico is ranked eight in the world among the largest trading countries and first in Latin America. Furthermore, the United States is, by far, Mexico’s most important trading partner. (U.S. Dept. of Commerce). |
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Courses of Study |
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Intensive Spanish Program: The 6-hour intensive Spanish course is structured to accommodate students at five levels, from beginning to advanced. The levels are determined on the basis of a placement exam. There are also a variety of courses designed to further develop the four linguistic skills: listening comprehension, conversation, reading and writing. Field trips and cultural activities enhance the daily classwork.
Doing Business in Mexico : An upper division class that is taught in Spanish or English at Monterrey or Queretaro. Learn about the social basis underlying current styles of Mexican management. Operational analysis of the manager's role in different types of Mexican organizations. Comparisons between business practices in the United States and Mexico are used for analysis. Guest lectures, class lectures and visits to local companies.
Other courses:
Introduction to Mexican Culture
Mexican Culture
Latin American Literature
Mexican Literature
Mexican Theater |
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Class Credits |
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If you are in .........Receive credits for:
SPAN 101. . . . . .SPAN 102 & 201
SPAN 102. . . . . .SPAN 201 & 202
SPAN 202. . . . . .SPAN 202 & 203
or 210 . . . . . . . . .SPAN 203 & 204
etc. . . . . . . . . . . .Up to SPAN 398 |
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Living Arrangements |
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Students in Querétaro live with local families and commute to the campus by bus or taxi. Breakfast and dinner will be served in the home; the noon meal will be taken on campus in the cafeteria.
Other Tec campuses offer dormitory or family stays. |
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Duration |
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The six week summer program is from May 26 to July 7, 2010. |
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Type of Program |
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The exchange program is based on an agreement between Monterrey Tec and UNL for a reciprocal exchange of students. Exchange students pay program costs to their home institution and then swap places with students from the host institution. The number of students selected to participate in the exchange varies from year to year and depends on the balance of the exchange.
Credits earned at Monterrey Tec are transferable to UNL by department validation. UNL students remain eligible for most scholarships and other forms of financial aid that they normally receive. |
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Am I eligible to apply? |
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Any UNL undergraduate or graduate student in good standing is eligible to apply. A 2.5 GPA is preferred. UNL graduate students may study in either program with approval from Graduate Studies and their graduate committees. Graduate credit must be negotiated before departure. |
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Applications |
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You need following Applications for this program :
Form A :: General Information
Form B :: Statement of Purpose
Form C :: References, 1 of these
Transcripts
These applications forms are available at International Affairs or www.unl.edu/iaffairs |
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How much will it cost? |
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The cost for the summer program is $2234 in 2009. 2010 costs to be determined. This includes instructional costs, airfare and insurance. Room and board and academic trips will be an additional $1130. Students should also budget for local transportation, entertainment, and personal expenses. Cost is based on a minimum of 20 participants.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
February 1 $200
March 15 $500
May 15 Balance |
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What about transportation? |
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Participants will travel together to Querétaro. International Affairs makes the travel arrangements to take advantage of special group fares. For questions regarding travel arrangements contact Travel Services in International Affairs, 472-3264 or email travel@unl.edu. |
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What else will I need? |
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As of January 8, 2007, all travelers will be required to have a passport to re-enter the U.S. after traveling in Mexico. Passport information and applications are available at www.travel.state.gov. A U.S. passport is valid for 10 years, costs $97 and takes about 4 weeks to process. Plan early. Books and materials about living, traveling, and working abroad are available in the International Affairs resource center at 420 University Terrace; 472-5358.
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Can I get more information? |
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Complete course descriptions, more program information, and general books about Mexico are available in the International Affairs resource center at 420 University Terrace, P.O. Box 880682, Lincoln, NE 68588-0682; 402/472-5358.
Academics: Students should discuss general academic information about studying in Mexico at ITESM with Yunuent Sather, 1104 Oldfather, 472-3757, (E-mail: yunuent@yahoo.com) in the Department of Modern Languages and Literature. Students should also discuss study plans with their regular academic advisers.
Financial Aid: For information about applying your financial aid to study abroad programs, contact a study abroad financial aid advisor in the UNL Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, 402/472-2030.
Administrative Details: For applications and details about studying abroad, transferring credit, etc., see additional handout materials or contact a study abroad advisor at International Affairs, 420 University Terrace; 472-5358.
Related Programs: A semester or academic year program of regular coursework is also offered at Monterrey Tec. Additional exchange programs in Latin America and Spain are available through the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP). Other UNL programs are offered in Toledo, Alicante, Seville and Bilbao, Spain. A spring semester intensive Spanish language program is offered in San Ramon, Costa Rica.
Contact :
International Affairs
420 University Terrace
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0682
(402) 472-5358
E-mail: iaffairs@unl.edu
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