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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I chose to room with foreigners, but French foreigners and we speak spanish together. This was perfect I think. If I had of taken courses with mexicans, I would have made friends there, and then still came home to my friends, who speak the same as me, and who understand everything, and want to do the same things as you...EVERYTHING.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Travel, because I went somewhere as much as I can. Gotta see this beautiful country. Nightlife is kinda expensive here. Wed is ladies night though, free entrance and drinks most places. Telephone...so expensive. If you get a cellular be careful, I know two people who "lost" theirs this semester. Don't call home, have them call you in general. I grocery shop at Wal-mart. Don't be deceived. Mexico is not cheap (in the city). Maybe 10% less than in Canada in general. Electronics are much more expensive. CDs are SO CHEAP!
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Overall, Nightlife, Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Get a Scotia Bank account. They don't charge you to withdrawl from your account in Canada from here. If not, it is like $3 each time. TAMPONS, bring them from home. Expensive and hard to find.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
If you have big feet (size )9 1/2- 10 womens, you CANT buy shoes here. I need shoes bad. No shorts. People only wear jeans here. I dyed my hair brown so people would stop bothering me and stop treating me like a slut (they think all N. Americans are easy). Bring more pants and sweaters...it isn't that hot here. Make the first move. YOU have to talk to mexicans, and make friends with them. They won't do it with you first. Take initiative, even if it is so hard. And once again, life is not cheap. Mex. girls are not easy (at all) and you have to pay for everything if you are the guy.
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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
Come, you will 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
Find your apartment in the Informador, after you meet the international students.
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Academic
Course recommendations
They make you take the placement test. If you place in Basic or Int. they only let you take english courses, but you can sign a form if you want to be able to take courses in spanish. DO IT! Even if it is challenging. I placed in Basic 2, and there is NO REASON that I could not have taken spanish courses. You know your own abilities better than any test. Take the hard road. If not you'll be so disappointed.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Business courses are SO EASY. Culture, history and Politics tend to have more work, and homework. Take courses with mexicans to meet them, otherwise you won't. Take courses in Spanish, even IP courses. You can do it. They are hard to fail.
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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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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: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Best night club is BOSSE on Fridays (real chic), Walstreet on Tuesdays, La Marche is always good for free drinks. Travelling is the best...every weekend. Manzanillo is 4 hrs, Puerto Vallarta only 5hrs on bus. Everything is close to Guadalajara. The only disappointing this is that I HAVE NO MEXICAN FRIENDS. The school is kinda snotty, guys everywhere only want to sleep with you, and mexican girls seem kind of competitive with you. I am quite diappointed I don't have any good friends that are native, but I have the best exchange friends.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It is by far the cheapest option. No one tells you what to do, and you can eat whatever you want, or have parties at your apt. if you want. Visitors are also much easier to keep in your own apartment, because if you rent a room, they'll want to charge you for anyone who stays the night.
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Personal comments
Residence is RIDICULOUS! Way to expensive, no girl/guy mix (not even visitors), no food. Host families usually start well, but they always go rotton. Apartment is the way to go. My apt. was beautiful. 2000 pesos per month shared.
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