Mexico- Toluca ITESM.indd
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Mexico- Toluca ITESM.indd
Study Abroad Toluca, Mexico Faculty Led Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Course Credit The Program Through an exchange agreement between Central Michigan University and Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterry (ITESM), a group of students and professors travel to Toluca, Mexico each spring break in March. During the fall semester, CMU hosts a Mexican professor and students from ITESM. The length of each exchange is approximately one week. IET 320M (3 credits) Application Deadline December 1, 2009 Program Dates March 5 - 13, 2010 Eligibility The purpose of the exchange is to provide cross-cultural experiences, to encourage an exchange of professional information, and to participate in joint student/faculty projects. studyabroad.cmich.edu The exchange program is designed for Engineering and Technology students, but any other students with an interest in Mexico who have at least sophomore standing and a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA are encouraged to apply. You do not need to know any Spanish to participate. During the exchange, visiting students will participate in classroom and laboratory activities, visit local spots of historical and cultural interest, and tour selected industrial businesses. Three academic credits can be earned by participating in this exchange. This will require, in part, participating in pre-trip meetings and keeping a journal of daily activities. Accommodations Students are housed as guests of local families who have a son or daughter with a similar academic background. You will be included in all of the usual family activities such as: local day celebrations, birthdays, welcoming and farewell banquets, times of relaxation. You will leave the country with a rich experience of Mexican day-to-day life and hospitality. Cost The program cost is $575 plus tuition (3 credits), airfare (approx. $800), passport ($97), some meals in transit, and spending money. Location Toluca is the automobile center of Mexico, located approximately a one hour southwest of Mexico City by car. Within a couple hours drive of Toluca is the town of Taxco (Tasco) where you will find the Cacahuamilpa Caves and silver mines. Another short drive takes you to Michoacan, a state in Mexico known for its copper and timber industries. Nearby, is the town of Ocampo, which is the winter home of the Monarch butterflies. It is an awesome site as you make the climb up the mountainside where the Monarchs spend the winter hibernating. The ITESM campus is located on the northern edge of Toluca. ITESM has four main buildings on campus, and is in the process of expanding to accommodate more students in wider fields of study. By standing on the second floor of the stadium, you can look south over Toluca and see the snow covered volcano that looms over the south side of the town. Field Trips Your visit to Toluca will include a day trip to Mexico City, the largest city in the world (20 million people). Prepare for Mexican culture at its best. You will have the opportunity to visit an anthropology museum, a centuries old Catholic cathedral, the presidential palace and, of course, the Toetihuacan Pyramids. You will be able to enjoy Mexican culture and history everywhere you look. There are many shops to browse through as well as all sorts of street vendors selling their wares. Orientation All program participants are required to participate in several pre-departure orientation sessions organized by the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology. These sessions will be held during early spring semester to disseminate information and build group identity. There is also an online orientation offered by the study abroad office. Application and Information Students who meet eligibility requirements and wish to enroll in this program should contact Dr. Lopez to express interest. Dr. Lopez will notified the OIA/SA and students will be given access to the online study abroad application form. Financial Aid Financial aid received may be applied to the cost of the program. It is also possible to apply for additional aid based on the program's cost (including airfare). For more information contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid , 202 Warriner Hall, 774-3674. Study abroad for all it’s worth For more information Dr. David Lopez Engineering & Technology IET 143 (998) 774-3210 lopez1da@cmich.edu Office of International Affairs/Study Abroad Central Michigan University 106 Bovee University Center Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 (989) 774-4308 studyabr@cmich.edu studyabroad.cmich.edu CMU reserves the right to change without notice any statement in this handout, concerning but not limited to rules, policies, tuition, fees curricula and courses. CMU is an AA/EO Institution (see www. cmich.edu/aaeo).