Tec de Monterrey - ACQUASUMMER 2011
25 May – 6 July 2011
25 May – 6 July 2011
About AcquaSummer 2011:
This is an exciting 6-week summer program organised by Tec de Monterrey’s Campus Querétaro from May 25th to July 6th.
Take the opportunity to study, live and play with Mexican and international students in the beautiful city of Queretaro, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and one of the safest cities in Mexico.
NUS students are encouraged to take up the host family option (subject to availability) for an immersive experience of Mexican family life and daily opportunities to practise the Spanish language!
Courses Available:
Tec De Monterrey is one of the top universities in Latin America and is an exchange partner with NUS. It is also an APRU and Universitas 21 member. Courses for NUS students will be taught in English except for Spanish languages. Please see attached table below for the listings of courses taught in English.| Courses in 2011 | Language |
| Introduction to Mexican Culture | English |
| Basic Spanish I & II | Spanish |
| Intermediate Spanish I & II | Spanish |
| Doing Business in Mexico | English |
| Use and Management of Water | English / Spanish |
| Ecology and Sustainable Development | English / Spanish |
Application Procedures:
Application Closed!
Cost Estimates:
AcquaSummer 2010 is based at Tec de Monterrey’s campus in the beautiful colonial city of Querétaro, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The 5-week program includes 2 courses on tuition waiver. Personal expenses must be borne by students. These expected costs are listed in US dollars and may vary due to fluctuating exchange rates. Please see attached table below for the estimated cost.
| Estimated Expenditure | Estimated Cost |
| Housing Options | |
| * Host Family Program (includes meals & laundry) OR * Residence Hall in shared room (meals & laundry not included) | USD$850 OR USD$700 |
| Airfare | USD$2000 |
| Visa | USD$100 |
| Health Insurance (with international coverage) | USD$280 |
| Academic Field Trips (optional) | USD$500* |
| 5 WEEK TOTAL EXPENDITURE (on Host Family Program) | USD$3230 + USD500* (with trip) |
| 5 WEEK TOTAL EXPENDITURE (at Residence Hall) | USD$3080 + USD500* (with trip) |
Course Credits:
Students must submit study plans to their respective faculties/departments for approval of credit transfer prior to applying for AcquaSummer 2010. The final decision is at the discretion of the respective faculties.
Law students who participate in Summer Programmes will do so only for enrichment and will not enjoy transfer of credits. For clarifications, please email lawsep@nus.edu.sg.
Law students who participate in Summer Programmes will do so only for enrichment and will not enjoy transfer of credits. For clarifications, please email lawsep@nus.edu.sg.
Financial Aid:
Funding may be available for selected students at a later stage. More details on funding will be made known through the IRO website and the faculty. Singapore citizens can also apply for the OSP Loan. Students should also contact your faculty SEP administrator to ask about faculty-specific financial aid.
AcquaSummer 2011 Program Contact:
Mr Orion KEW
International Relations Office
Email: go-iro@nus.edu.sg
Useful Links:
Tec De Monterrey Campus Querétaro website for summer 2011: http://studyinmexico.campusqueretaro.
net/summer-program
NOTE: Please refer to the above website for information only. Do not apply online before you are selected for the program by your faculty. Acceptance by Tec is contingent upon receiving a formal nomination from NUS. If you apply without the nomination letter, you will be charged independent student fees. Please wait for IRO to email you with further instructions before you proceed to apply online.
