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Louise B
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Alebrijes Ladies Night on a Thursday shouldn't be missed!
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Louise B
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
although my family were great, an apartment with other students would probabley have been more fun and more independant.
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Personal comments
a host family is a good way of integrating into Mexican life, practicing your Spanish and learning about the culture.
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Louise B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Going to clubs and bars can be really expensive as can rent. But there are cheaper things for example taxis and many restaurants.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Louise B
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Expect to be given alot of homework and put in the time to do it. They use group projects as a main way of assessing you and these need committment.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Louise B
Overall
I wish I had known...
How much work to expect and maybe a little more about Mexican culture.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you want a really exciting and challenging experience go to Mexico. Tec is hard work but you do feel its worth it.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Make sure you do the trips organised by the ui, they give you a break from being in Monterrey and are really fun.
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Louise B
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It's easy not to mix with Mexican students and many people here speak English so you must make an effort if you want to improve your language.
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