Aug 16, 2019 | Innovation, Study abroad
Hello, my name is Astrid Serrato Mandujano, I am 21 years old and I am from Apaseo el Alto, Gto.
I attended elementary school in my municipality, then I entered UNI High School, and when I finished it, I decided to stay to study a Bachelor's Degree in International Commerce.
During my career I distinguished myself by:
- Participate in the Certification course in the practice "Business Sustainability and Commercial Logistics in Colombian Ports", developed in the cities of Santa Marta, Barranquilla and Cartagena Colombia (October 24-29, 2016).
- I participated in the Radar Network (November 18-19, 2016).
- I participated in the national program "Peraj, adopt a friend", where I served as a tutor for elementary school children, supporting and motivating them to develop and improve their academic performance (Cycle 2016-2017, Celaya, Gto.).
- I obtained the medal for academic excellence (February 2018).
- I participated in the 8th Olympiad of Foreign Trade 2018 (May 20, 2018, Querétaro).
- I was the winner of UNI Scholarship to study one semester in South China Business College of Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (September-January 2018 semester).
- I became certified in the ASPEL SAE, COI and NOI programs (May 2019).
- I was a winner of the Leaders in Canada call by the State Government, which I had to give up in order to continue participating in the call to study a Master's Degree in China (June 2019).
- I am currently a winner of the call for Export Talents China Chapter by the State Government to study the Master's Degree in E-Commerce at Zhejiang Gongshang University in Hangzhou China (July 2019).
I was interested in participating in this call because when I was in China, I was struck by the great technological progress, the communication channels, the services provided, as well as the handling of currency in commerce, where with just one application, you can carry out transactions, buy, sell, pay, etc., without carrying cash or bank cards.
Previously when I traveled to other countries, I observed the differences that exist with respect to our country, and I realize that we need to update ourselves to be more competitive, my career being focused on international trade, has a strong link with the Master's degree that I will take in China.
I believe that it will not be easy to learn Chinese in one year, but rest assured that I will do my best to meet the expectations.
Jul 31, 2019 | Study abroad
Michelle Suárez, estudia Arquitectura y obtuvo la Beca Internacional Uni para estudiar en la Universidad de Lleida, España.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Sí, pero no a detalle.
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
No realmente.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, never.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Conocer nuevas culturas a través de otros estudiantes de intercambio, así como su plan de estudios y comparar la manera de hacer las cosas en otros países.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Porque siempre quise conocer Europa y España era el país que me ofrecía el programa internacional, además de tener muchos íconos arquitectónicos.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Mucha emoción ya que no podía creer que estaba al otro lado del mundo y un poco de miedo por viajar sola por primera vez fuera de México.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Me recibieron bien, todos fueron muy amables.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
La comida, definitivamente.
What about the Uni?
El plan de estudios y las instalaciones.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Conocer a personas de distintos países con el mismo gusto por la misma profesión al igual que viajar por otros países cercanos.
And the hardest part?
Adáptame a las normas de construcción que tienen en el país, así como traducir del catalán al castellano.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
A pesar de que me costó trabajo, espero que lo que aprendí en España podamos empezarlo a implementar en México, ya que son técnicas muy buenas y es momento de trascender como país.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
¡Definitivamente! Los invito a participar en estos programas.
Jul 30, 2019 | Study abroad
Emma Castillo is studying International Commerce and was awarded the Uni International Scholarship to study for a semester in Gijón, Spain.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, that was the main reason why I decided to stay at Uni.
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
I always believed in it, it was something I wanted to do, but at some point I thought it could not be possible, but with effort I had the opportunity and I was able to achieve it.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, never.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
To be able to learn about another culture, to get to know another country as a student, to be able to live this experience at this age and above all to be able to grow both culturally and personally, to know that I could meet many people of different nationalities and feel what it was like to live away from home, without having everything so easy, to know that it was a challenge because it was something completely new for me.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Because from the moment I decided to go abroad to study, I had always thought about Europe so that when I was studying I could take advantage and get to know other countries in that continent and Spain was what they offered at that time.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
It took me a while to realize that I was in another country and on another continent, but the moment I arrived I could not believe that I had fulfilled one of my dreams and that I was so far away by myself, without my family and friends.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
There were always people who helped us and were very attentive if we needed anything. It was shocking to see for the first time the University where I was going to study.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
What I missed the most was the food, of course after my family and friends, but something I also missed a lot was the hospitality and charisma that we Mexicans have.
What about the Uni?
The atmosphere that can be experienced within the classroom, teachers, friends and classmates.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Being able to make a small family with people I did not know, the fear of knowing if we would get along well (difficult when they are all women ha ha) but at the end of the day we managed to make a very nice friendship full of good memories and experiences.
And the hardest part?
Adapting to an educational system very different from the one you are used to, where you don't have mid-term exams but simply a final exam.
But the most difficult thing is to say goodbye to the friends you have made along the way and you don't know when or if you will see them again.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
May all that I have lived and learned improve or positively change the person I am and not remain just another trip.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
100 percent!!! if something was clear to me with this experience, it is that if you want to do something, do it and do not stay with the "what will happen or what would have happened?" you have to try and that fear or uncertainty is not an obstacle to get what you want.
Jul 29, 2019 | Study abroad
Alejandra Jiménez, Industrial Engineering student, won the Uni international scholarship to study for a semester at the University of Lleida, Spain.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, since I was in high school I knew that Uni had multiple international programs, that's why I continued my studies there.
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
Yes, it was always in my plans to do a semester abroad.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Only courses, but never with a duration of more than one month.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
I have always been interested in getting to know other countries, people and cultures. Getting out of my comfort zone seems to me a great opportunity for learning and personal growth.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Because Spain seems to me to be an incredible country, with an excellent quality of life. On the other hand, I wanted to take advantage of my stay to get to know other countries in Europe.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Since I arrived at the airport I had a set of mixed feelings, no doubt I was very excited to be in Spain, thinking about everything I was about to live generated in me too much illusion, but at the same time leaving behind my life in Mexico and face the unknown made me a little nervous.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
From the first day everyone was very kind to me, always available to help me with whatever I needed.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
My family, my friends and definitely the food.
What about the Uni?
The very pleasant atmosphere we had in my group and the excellent student-teacher relationship.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
All the trips made, the experiences shared with friends from all over the world that in the end became family. Getting to know the unknown is always exciting, it's like living a dream.
And the hardest part?
During a trip with my friends to Morocco we had an accident on the road, in which I was unfortunately injured. It was one of the most frustrating experiences, as I was in a totally different country, I did not understand the language, the health care services were totally negligent and we had no cell phone service to communicate.
It was a terrible experience that changed my life in a matter of seconds, however, in spite of everything, I can say that Morocco was one of the best trips of my life.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
Every circumstance that arises in life leaves a lesson, both the good and the bad, and that is what forges the person we are today, so I hope to take advantage of every situation that touches me to learn and achieve a better person day by day.
Professionally I have broadened my view of the world, I now have much higher aspirations and I am excited about what is to come.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Totally, it is an experience that everyone should live at least once in life, do not miss these opportunities.
Jul 15, 2019 | Study abroad
Beatriz Eugenia, Marketing and Advertising student, spent a semester at the University of Oviedo. Gijon Campus. Asturias, Spain.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, thanks to the fact that I know students from the University of Celaya who have participated in international programs.
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
Yes, as I had planned to participate in the program.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Yes, I lived and studied for some time in the United States.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
The opportunity to learn about different customs and cultures, in addition to becoming more independent.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
I had been attracted by its culture and traditions for a long time.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
A lot of nerves, but I was very excited to learn new things.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
In a very friendly and open-armed manner.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
Food and my loved ones.
What about the Uni?
My classmates and teachers.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Get to know a completely different culture and live a different lifestyle.
And the hardest part?
Adapting to change without your loved ones.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
To grow as a person, to become more independent, to open my perspectives to completely different points of view and to mature more and more.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Of course, it has been the best experience of my life, thank you for this opportunity!
