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kfarlow
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Because the standard of living is cheaper than in Europe.
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Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Travel really cheaply - backpack!
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kfarlow
Academic
Course recommendations
It is an Economics orientated university, difficult if you study something outside of economics/business.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Difficult if uou don't want to buy all your course books!
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
The Mexican people are lovely!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go and be surprised, this univeristy is private and therefore only the top 20% of wealthy mexicans can afford it, but enjoy the experience and rememeber the other 80% of the country are very poor. Try and get involved in voluntary work while you are there, just go and do it - you'll love 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
Mexico City is like any big city, take care and listen to the locals - just use your common sense.
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kfarlow
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Everyone can speak English at ITAM, but ot is best to make them speak to you in Spanish, try not to hang out with to many friends from home countries! But i am really pleased in how m,uch i progressed, i probably learnt more fom independent travel after my course!
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kfarlow
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 mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Best places to habg out in Mexico City are in the Condesa Colonia - there is a Cuban bar called Mama Rumba, there are lots of clubs - la bom - M$30 for girls and drink all u want. Also lots of bars/cinem in San Angel, Coyaocan. Make sure you travel outside Mexico City
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because you get to share with 'locals' and this way you gain a better understanding of the culture.
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Personal comments
ITAM does not have any 'on-campus' accomodation, as most people live at home or rent privately, however they will do their utmost to place you in a shared apartment with other students, usually a shared house or apartment (single-sex) the international office at ITAM is really helpful and the staff able to advise. If you want to find your own accommodation that is also possible but note it is difficult to find short-term lets, like in any city. The costs vary but cheap compared to Europe - it is best to choose to location over cost, as you don't want to be far away from the uni.
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