Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores - Guadalajara

The accommodation turned out to be pleasant once getting used to. Coming from a 1st world country and from a middle to upper-class metropolis I was used to high standard accomodations. Adjusting was not a problem though. I was just happy and fortunate enough to be there and learning about how to accommodate myself with 100 international students from all parts of the world and not let our cultural differences interfere with everyone's way of life. The accomodations had also helped me develop those expatriate charateristics seeked today such as being able to adjust to foreign environments, development of personal and emotional maturity, and so on.

Favorite night spots: Bosse, Metro, Van Go, Nova, Wall Street. Best Cafes: Cafeto (Que Rico!) Events: Comidas, soccer games, local holidays (Day of the Dead, etc.), concerts, Spring Break all throughout March. Places not to be missed: All downtown areas, churches, Aztec + Mayan + Toltec + Olmec ruins, the beaches, famous taco stands.

I recommend my experiences to all.

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My overall language and communication experience had been great because of my ability to get along, talk with, and interact with people at all levels. In return the local nationals would teach me many slang words and sayings and so on. The only disappointment that I came across was the commonality and at times the constant usage of English. I went to school with many of the elite (financially and socially) of Mexico. Many of those students are Fluent in English and usually French or another language. Therefore they were eager to learn English and American slang from me as I was from them. Also many things were in English. An Example: the movies at the cinemas. In general I had no problems with both the language and communication in my everyday life in Mexico.