Acqua Summer 2011

Welcome to my blog! This blog was written by an exchange student who had been to Mexico for a short summer program. During my sojourn in Mexico, I had been studying in Tech De Mont, a prestigious, rich and well-recognized international university in Mexico. The courses that I took include basic Spanish and Introduction to the Mexican's Culture. I was a Singaporean undergraduate in National University of Singapore, NUS.

This blog is divided into different topics according to various themes and period: Arrival to Mex, Memoir's of my host family (8 parts).

TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY

TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY
Mexico
Institution Profile
The Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), commonly known as “Tec de Monterrey” or “Tec”, is a prestigious private university modeled after MIT in the USA. Founded in 1943 by MIT alumnus Don Eugenio Garza Sada, Tec de Monterrey has since received national and international acclaim for academic excellence. With 7,600 professors, Tec de Monterrey offers 34 undergraduate programs, 52 master programs and 8 doctorate programs. One of Tec’s priorities is internationalization. Thus, all students are bilingual in Spanish and English. Many Tec professors are also trained in the USA.
Tec de Monterrey has more than 30 campuses in 26 Mexican cities. Exchanges are available at 9 campuses, with a range of courses taught in English:
  • Ciudad de Mexico – A grand city, rich in history and culture.
  • Cuernavaca – The city of eternal spring, with lush gardens and flowers all year.
  • Estado de Mexico – Located north of Mexico City, amidst archaeological sites and wonderful natural parks.
  • Guadalajara – A truly traditional Mexican city, the birthplace of mariachi.
  • Mazatlan – An old town with unique cultural features and sandy beaches.
  • Monterrey – The city of mountains, considered the business capital of Mexico.
  • Queretaro – Colonial splendor…cobblestone streets…pedestrian promenades.
  • San Luis Potosi – The city is only two hours away from some of Mexico's most vibrant cities.
  • Toluca – A provincial town with the magic of industrial progress.
Language of Instruction: Spanish and English

Academics
Course Description
Economics and Finance, Architecture/Industrial Design, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Humanities, Information Systems, Marketing, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Political Science, International Relations. Offerings may vary according to campus. Please refer to the campus of your choice for more information.
Academic Calendar
  • Fall Semester: early August to end November
  • Spring Semester: early January to mid May
  • Summer Session: end May to early July
Application Deadlines
Please obtain information on deadlines and application procedures from your faculty's Student Exchange Program (SEP) Administrator/Coordinator.
Housing Options
Host Family
Living with a host family is a wonderful way to experience an authentic Mexican lifestyle. Families participating in the program are all friendly and welcoming. You can choose between a single room or share a room with another international student. The host family will provide three meals a day from Monday to Saturday, laundry facilities and other utilities. Most of the residences are located within walking distance or along a bus route. Host Family options are available in 8 of the campuses offering study abroad programs. The only campus with no host family program is Campus Toluca.
On-campus Housing
Choose from single or double rooms, furnished with bed, desk, shelves, closet, wash stand and mirror. Common laundry and cooking facilities are available on-site. Meal plans are not available. Rooms are also equipped with internet access and telephone. Residence halls are only available in 3 campuses: Campus Guadalajara, Campus Monterrey, and Campus Querétaro.
Health Insurance
All students are required to purchase health insurance. In addition, they should also purchase travel insurance to cover the gap period between departure from their home country to commencement of the exchange programme, and to cover the gap period between the end of the programme to their arrival back home.

Additional Information
Useful Links
Estimated Cost of Living
(assuming exchange at Campus Monterrey)

US$
S$
Housing


Residence Halls
2,076 – 2,139
2,828 – 2,914
Host Family
2,040
2,779
Apartment
1,075
1,464
Meals
991
1,350
Living Expenses
900
1,226
Health Insurance
330
450
Immigration Expenses
85
116
Total (Half Year)
3,381 – 4,445
4,605– 6,055
Total (Full Year)
6,762 -8,890
9,211 – 12,110
NOTE: Exchange rate as of July 10, 2008: USD$1 = SGD$1.362
More Questions?
Please contact:
Ms Elissa HORN
Email: iroeh@nus.edu.sg
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